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CHRISTIAN FORRER THIE CLOCKMAKER
AND HIS DlESCENDANTS
PART OF THE FORRER FAMILY REUNION, JUNE 10, 1937, LURAY, VA.
1. Dr. Chas. H. Dunlop, Brooklyn, New York. 2. Judge Chas. Daniels Forrer, Parkersburg, West Va. 3. :\Iary Eustace Chapman, Dau. of Samuel Forrer Chapman, Pittsburg, Pa. 4. Elizabeth Forrer Chapman, Dau. of Samuel Forrer Chapman, Pittsburg, Pa . .5. Joe Ellis, Washington, D. C. 6. :\Irs. John (Bettie) Renalds, Front Royal, Va. 7. Vincent Brown Kerr, Staunton, Va. S. Frank Bruen, Bristol, Conn. 9. :\Irs. R. L'. Brooking, (Dau. Col. Wm. H. Chapman), Amherst C.H., Va. 10. :\Iiss Virginia :\I. Chapman, Dau. John N. Chapman, Luray, Va. 11. :\Iiss Ada Jean Rankin, Luray, Va. 12. l\Irs. Emmett Rankin, Luray, Va. 13. :\Irs. Charles Daniels Forrer, Parkersburg, West Va. 14. 1Iiss Elizabeth Charles (Chz.rlsie) Harmon, J\:orthport, L. I., N. Y. 15. :\Irs. Herbert Newman, (:\Iary Chapman, Dau. Col. Wm. H.) 16. :\Irs. Annie Kenney, (Annie Davis, mother an Eversole), Chicago, Ill. 17. :\Irs. J.C. Gro,·e, (:\label Forrer, Dau. of Frank B., Niece of l\Irs. Kate Walton), Dayton, \·a. 18. :\!rs. Howard Whitmere, (Clara Davis, Sister of Annie), Harrisonburg, Va. 19. :\Iiss Elizabeth R. Pendleton, (:\!other, Elizabeth Forrer Chapman, Dau. \V m. H.), \Vashington. D.C. 20. :\[rs. Thomas Sampson, (Josephsne Brookings:, Gordonsville, Va. 21. ',Irs. Carolyn ( Chapman) \Vood, Dau. John N. Chapman, Luray, Va. 22. l\Irs. Harry Forrer. 23. :\Iiss Sue Forrer, Harrisonburg, Va. 2-1. Samuel Forrer Chapman, (son of Col. \Vm. H.), Pittsburg, Pa. 23. :\Irs. Joe Ellis, (Esther Foote Brooking), Washington, D. C. 26. Charles Daniels Forrer, Jr., Parkersburg, West Va.
ADDITIONS AND CORRECTIONS FOR "CHRISTIAN FORRER THE CLOCK, MAKER AND HIS DESCENDANTS." p. 13. line 7, Dr. Hauser, not Dr. Rausch. p. 51. lines 11 and 12, \\'m ..-\. Skinnell, died :\fay -, 1933. p. 67. Under "No. 9. Jane Catherine Forrer," Judge Wm. H. Utz, in his Utz Book, gives her birth Nov. 27, instead of Nov. 29; her marriage Nov. 1, 1838; Henry Utz her husband, b. Jan. 20, 1809. No. 45. b-2. Jane E. l:tz, was born !\fay 12, 1845. " No. 47. 6-4. Ann l:tz, should be Martha Ann Utz, born 1851. p. !:8. Nos. 463, 464 and -165 were born at 1222 l\orth 10th St., St. Joseph, lvlo. " " Cnder No. 175 Mary Seymour, should be Mary A. Seymour. The birth of No. 17ti, Jane Catherine Gtz is given as 18il not 1872. p. 69. Line 3 should be 7 children, not 5. The name of the 5th child is Harry Edward Bigham. The 6th and 7th children are: Ko. 483-1. d-6. Sarah Frances Bigham, b. Sept. 10, 1917: No. 483-2. d-7. Anna Bell Bigham, b. Dec. 18, 1919. No. 181. c-10. may have been born 1885 not 1884. No. 45. b-2. Jane Elizabeth l:tz, b. May 12, 1845. p. 70. !\o. 47. b-4. :\lartha Annie Utz, not as printed. p. 125. No. 883. e-1. Thomas J. Wood, married Aug. 5, 1939, Miss Mary Louise Beust, dau. of :\Ir. and :\frs. Carl Werner Beust, at St. Paul's Church, Dayton, Ohio. " No. 884. e-2. Peirce James Wood, married Juiy 6, Hl39, :\1iss Ada Joan Wickham .Crook, dau. of :\Ir. and Mrs. Joseph Herbert Crook, at St. Luke's Epis. Church, ~fontclair, N. J. p. ~3!, 13th line from the bottom, reaci four not three daughters. p. 13a. Line eleven, Nicholas Bosley J\{erryman, II. Died Nov. 15, !939, at Ru:cton, Md., burial in Sherwood Churchyard, Cockeysville, :,Id. :\'o. 8!)6. e-3. ..\drian Hastings ~,Ierryman, not as. printed. p. 176. On the line between :\"o. /:!H and No. 9J5, read two children, not three. ;:,. 176. ;s.:o. 593. d-3. Corrie Leavell Cosby, married Stuart A. Johnson, of Hampton, Va., not as printed. They have five not four children, none of them married. The fifth child is: Ko. 912-1. e-5. Leonard Cosby Johnson. :\'o. 913. e-i. Garland Cosby Hudgins, was married Nov. 2, 1938, to Ann Olivia Baker, dau. of ',fr. and \Irs. Samuel Thomas Bak'!r, of Taylorsville, Va. Residence 3219 Brook Road, Richmond, Va. p. l~~- I understand Xo. ,598 and :,,Jo. ;';'.)9 are twins, but have no dates. p. 111. :\'o. 280. c-2. Daniel Forrer D,inlop, died Oct. 23, ~93S. Heart attack. p. 1~~- :,,Jo. 28-t c-G. Roberta Eai!ey Dunlop Ramp, died Oct. 30, 1938. p. lit,. :\"o. 2"36. c-S. :\lrs. Lela Lamer ·,Hawkins) Dun!op, wife of Dr. Charles H. Dunlop, died Oct. :3, 193:'I-. She was knocked down by a boy on a bicycle and died two hours afterwards. ";'heir three sons were accidentiy omitted in the book, they are as follows: Ko. ()15. d-1. Robert Ha,Ybns Dunlop, b. :\Iar. JO, 19":3; No. 6:G. d-2. Charles Cra·.vford Dunlop, b. Nov. 21, i91-1; d. Sept. 20, 1021; No. Gli. d-3. _fohn Bc.yne Dunlop, b. Apr. 9, 1916. p. 189. :\'o. 3':2. c--1. Jo!rn Jacob Ferrer, has three c:,ildrcn instead of two, ?\o. 635-1. d-3. :l!ar;:aret Fcr.-er bei,:g t'.1e th'ird daug- 11ter. p. l!),'j_ :S-:o. :~~6. c--1. William AEea Chal'ma•1, died JL1!,· 15, :\)31, at Covington, Va. The "Richmond Tir.1es-Di~ptch," \':ec:nesc':1y, July 1'.l, 1\J3\J, has the following obituary: "William Chapm~n Buried in Covington. CO\T\"GTO;,-Fl'neral sen-ices \\'ere held here :\!onday for \\'illiam Allen Chapman, who c'ied tl1ere Saturday after sufferin[' a paralytic st_roke. Buri2.l was in Cedar Hill Cemetery. :\lr. c:1apm,;n was the son of the Re\·. Samuel F. and \lrs. Rebecca Elgin Chapman. He was born at \Vayside, Fauquier County. His father wc>.s a caotain in \Iosb,·'s Rangers during the \Var between the States and also served as chaplain in the Fifth Immune Regiment in the Sp2,nish-American \Var. :\Ir. C11apman is sun-i\·ed by a brother, Herbert Ch?.pman of Co\·irrgton, and four sisters, ~diss Ellr, Cha.pman ancl :-Irs. George Revercomb of C.:,vington, :\Irs. Wingfield Young of \\'instcn-Salem, N. C., and :\Irs. George Stephenson of Richmond." p, :!11. Line seven. :\lrs. Agnes (KeckrJ Ciapmrn, widow of George Thomas Chapman, died, Feb. 10, Hl-10, at Luray, Va. p. 214. Key for the 1n;37 Forrer R.;-t:nion picture, Luray, Va. p. 218. Key for H\38 Forrer Reunion picture, at Luray, Va, p. 2lS. Tenth line from the bottom, shoul.:l be "Scrofulous" and not "Scorfulus" as printed. p. 2~,. Index, under name Forrer, :\~ary, add p. 27. p. 2:33. Index bet\\·een lines 13 and 1-1, insert: Harvey, \Iary Ogden, 135. Harvey, Dr. and ::1-Irs. Norman Darrell, 133. p. 238. Index, under surname, ":\lerryman" erase: _Toan 135; :\fary Ogden (Harvey) 135,: Michael Willets, 135; Norman Darrell, ~3.S; Sidney Ra,·el, 13,3. p. 2-10. Index, Pierce, :\!ary Forrer, should be Peirce, :'-!arr Forrer. t".,~'+. #='~6 3. c. - 7- ~-~ rp ~,:,_._ ~ ~ ~., J ~ t+ o Oen .. _' 1 (J . - I C)UlA O t --·-'/) ~1 u / . __.I.,--' I ""'"'- I ~ -
LIST OF PERSONS IN THE FORRER FAMILY GROUP, AT LURAY, VA., JUNE 26, 1938.
Beginning at extreme left, those standing. Now back to left to those sitting. 1. i\Ir. John Renalds, 56. l\Irs. Frick, 2. i\Ir. Henry Rolston, son of :\Irs. Eva Forrer 57. i\Irs. John Forrer, Rolston, 58. l\Ir. John Forrer, 3. .\Irs. Henry Rolston, 59. Mrs. Vincent Brown Kerr, 4. Mr. Montfalcone, 60. Mr. David Chapman, 5. Mr. Nelson H. Clark, 61. l\fiss Virginia M. Chapman, 6. Mr. George Revercomb, 62. l\Ir. Collins Chapman, 7. Miss Katherine Whitmore, 63. Mr. Jesse Brubaker, 8. l\Ir. Harry Forrer, 64. Mr. Robt. E. L. Kendrick, 9. .\Irs. Claude Graves, (Eva Kendrick), 65. Mr. Andrew J. Chapman, 10. :\Iiss Elizabeth Charles Harmon, 66. Mrs. John Forrer, Sr., 11. ,VIrs. Grace Cosby Hudgins, 67. Frank Bruen, 12. l\frs. Corrie Cosby Johnson, 68. l\Iiss Sue Forrer, 13. Mrs. :\Iary Chapman Rankin, 69. Dr. Samuel Henry Forrer, 14. Mrs. Rena Cosby l\lontfalcone, 70. l\Ir. J. Elliot Peirce, 15. l\liss Ressie Brubaker, 71. :\Irs. Roberta Ramp, 16. :\liss Helen Forrer Dunlop, 72. Dr. Charles H. Dunlop, 17. Miss Virginia Forrer, 73. l\Irs. Armentrout, 18. .\Iiss Regina Forrer, 74. Mrs. Carrie Chapman Wood, 19. l\·1iss Alice Brubaker, Back to left side again. 20. :\Iiss Nellie Belle Forrer, 75. Mr. William Chapman, 21. Miss Elsie Grove, 76. Mr. Paxton, 22. .\.Iiss l\lildred Graves, 77. Mr. Edmond Revercomb, 23. .\.Irs. J. C. Grove, (.\label Forrer), 78. 1Ir. Charles Dunlop, 24. :\Ir. Claude Graves, 79. Miss Estelle Brubaker, 25. l\frs. Herbert Newman, (.\Iary Eustace 80. :\Iiss :\largaret Forrer, (just her eyes), Chapman), 81. Miss Margaret Montfalcone, 26. l\lr. Samuel Forrer Chapman, 27. Mrs. Samuel Forrer Chapman, 82. Mrs. Robert Ferguson Light, 83. Howard Chapman, 28. :\Iiss Virginia Chapman, .\Ir. 29. l\Irs. Nelson H. Clark, (just head showing), 84. Miss Elizabeth Capitaine, 85. Mr. Billy Forrer, 30. l\Ir. Horace Revercomb, 86. ;\Irs. David Coffman Chapman, 31. l\lr. Vincent Brown Kerr, 87. Mr. David Coffman Chapman, 32. l\Ir. \V. A. Chapman, 33. .\Iiss Ella Lee Chapman, 88. Mr. Jack Forrer, 89. ;\Irs. Charles Chapman, 34. :\Irs. Wm. l\L Plummer, 90. i\Ir. Clark's grandchild, 35. :\Irs. Howard Whitmore, 91. Ellen S. Light, 36. .\Ir. \\'m. :\I. Plummer, 92. Mrs. Charles Forrer, Back to left side a£ain. !J3. ;\lr. Wm. Franklin Watkins, 37. :\1rs. N. S. Clunet, • 94. :\Ir. Johnson, 38. :\l rs. Harrv Forrer, 95. Elizabeth Chapman, dau. Sam'!. F. Chap- 39. l\1rs. Aimi~ Kenney, man, 40. .\Ir. Samuel Lynn Walton, !JG. :\Irs. Charles H. Dunlop, 41. Mrs. Samuel H. Forrer, 97. .\Ir. Johnson, 42. .\Irs. Kate Walton, 98. ;\1iss Plummer, 43. :\!rs. Geo. T. Chapman, 99. :\Iiss Pauline Wilson, 44. :\Irs. Andrew J. Chapman, 100. :\-lr. Johnson, 45. .\Ir. Abe Brubaker, lOl. ]\Ir. John Forrer, Stuarts Draft, 46. .\Irs. Abe Brubaker, 102. .\liss Johnson, 47. l\Irs. Geo. A. Revercomb, Sr., 103. Mr. John J. Forrer, (just his head), -18. .\Irs. fcssie Brubaker, 104. :\,Ir. Billy Kenney, 49. l\Irs. John J. Forrer, 105. :\Ir. Charles Chapman, 50. .\Irs. Beatrice Young, 106. Mr. Johnson, Sr., 51. l\lrs. Virginia Peirce Wood, 107. l\lr. Charles Forrer. 52. :\Iiss Catherine Chapman, 53. .\Iiss l\Iary Chapman, 54. .\!rs. John Renalds, 55. l\lr. l\Iarvin Renalds, (next to .\lrs. N. H. Clark),
Dedicated to his Grandfather SAMUEL FORRER
by Frank Bruen
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PREFACE
Every genealogical work has need for a preface for there is always need of a place for alibis. No matter how careful a compiler may be there will always be errors, some of his own, and some due to mistakes of others; even Bible records and Tombstone inscriptions often err. This book is not what the compiler would like it to be due to many causes; among them being the fact that it is his first attempt; that he makes no literary pretensions; that old age has arrived and created a mild panic lest the grim Reaper appear before the Work is finished. The discoveries made since June 1937 have been so great that some of the family traditions are overthrown-in part at least-but it can be seen how they became established. The descendants of the four sons of Christian Forrer, the "Clockmaker," have grown up so widely separated, that it was thought best to give each son an entire chapter, thus making it easier for his descendants to follow out their line of descent, also keeping up their interest. The accession numbers are in lineal sequence, that is: Christian Forrer, Sen., is No. 1; Henry is No. 2. I.; Daniel, No. 3. II.; Christian, Jr., No. 4. III.; and Samuel, No. 5. IV. Henry's children (third genern,tion) will be No. 6. a-1, No. 7. a-2, etc.; the small "a" being carried through for the children of the four brothers; the next generation will use "b," and so on for each generation, the accession numbers working out as we go along. THE COMPILER
Dedicated to his Grand!ather SAMUEL FORRER
by Frank Bruen
CONTENTS
CHAPTER I Page The Forrer Family in Switzerland, and early days in America; the immi grant ancestor Christian Forrer in particular; views of the Swiss home; some notes on President Ludwig Forrer and other Forrers in Switzerland...... 1
CHAPTER II Henry Forrer, oldest son of Christian Forrer, and his descendants...... 46
CHAPTER III Daniel Forrer, second son of Christian Forrer, and his descendants..... 72
CHAPTER IY Christian Forrer, Jr., third son of Christian Forrer, and his descendants 87
CHAPTER V Samuel Forrer, youngest son of Christian Forrer...... 166
APPENDIX Forrer Family Reunions, 1037 and 1938, etc...... 214
INDICES Index of Forrer (Fuhrer, Fuhren, Forr'r) K ame,s...... 227 Index of K ames OthPr than Forrer...... 229 Index of Towns and Places...... 246
LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS
Forrer Coat-of-Arms ...... Frontispiece Samuel Forrer and Frank Bruen (February 1859) ...... Dedication Opposite Page Swiss Pictures ...... 10 Sketch of Fuhren Farm Three Views of Lohren Farmhouse at Mett Fuhren Farm, Langnau Mett and Church-Lohren Farm not visible Langnau Parsonage at Mett Eighteenth Century House Granary (1720) and Old Dwelling Community House The Bear Hotel, Langnau Airplane View of Mett and Lohren Farm Airplane View of Langnau and Fuhren Farm Dr. Hauser's Sketch of Fir Tree Coat-of-Arms Christian Forrer Indenture, Title...... 16 Christian Forrer Indenture, Context...... 16 Dr. Jacob Revercomb...... 50 Mrs. Mary Stretch and Daughter...... 74 Christian Forrer Farm Survey...... 88 Samuel Forrer House, Dayton, Ohio (1864) ...... 94 Sketch of Samuel Forrer's Old Home, Dayton, Ohio...... 96 Christian Forrer Clock, Dial...... 104 Christian Forrer Clock, Top...... 104 Christian Forrer Clock, Full-length...... 104 Augusta (Forrer) Bruen...... 130 Mary (Forrer) Peirce ...... 136 Two Views of Forrer Seal ...... 162 Daniel Forrer of Mossy Creek, Virginia...... 166 Mrs. Daniel Forrer of Mossy Creek, Virginia...... 166 Samuel Forrer House, Luray, Virginia (1826) ...... 170 Case and Face of Swiss Watch (1750)...... 174 Samuel Forrer of Mossy Creek, Virginia...... 178 Samuel Forrer and Sons: Charles Daniel, and Joseph Deyerle Forrer, of Mossy Creek, Virginia ...... 178 Samuel and Betty Forrer of Mossy Creek, Virginia...... 180 Samuel Forrer House, Mossy Creek, Virginia-Mossy Creek Mill. . . . . 182 Jacob Forrer Liggett ...... 184 George Thomas Chapman and Family of Luray, Virginia...... 210 Forrer Reunion, 1937-Part of Breakfast Party...... 214 Forrer Reunion, 1938-After Church Sen-ice in Samuel Forrer House. . . 218 Cast Iron Ornament on Gate of the Iron Fence enclosing the Forrer Burial Plot, Luray, Virginia...... 227 Christian Forrer the Clockmaker
CHAPTER I
HERE is much more that we would like to know about the ancestry of T our emigrant ancestor, Christian Forrer; but we do know something of his parents, brothers and sisters; and we have views of the localities in which they lived, for at least part of their lives. A little farther along we will give the letters from Switzerland, giving our new information just as it came; but first the genealogical chart will be given. The parents of Christian Forrer were Daniel Fuhrer and Anna Engel. There were four children: 1. Christina Fuhrer, bapt. at Mett, Mar. 27, 1729. 2. Johannes Fuhrer, bapt. at Mett, Jan. 20, 1732; buried May 2, 1735, at Mett. 3. Daniel Fuhrer, bapt. at Mett, May 16, 1734. 4. Gottfried Abraham Christian Fuhrer, bapt. at Nidau, Nov. 10, 1737. I have so far been unable to find any authentic trace of the sister, Christina, and the brother, Daniel. What became of them is a mystery. There are two possible clews, one for Daniel, and one for Christina. The first "clew," it may be, is this: on Mar. 25, 1774, Christian and Elizabeth Forrer, his wife, then living in Lampeter Township, County of Lancaster, Pa., sold two parcels of land, 50 acres and 18 acres 42 perches. The first parcel was sold to them July 5, 1762, by one Daniel Furrer, who had obtained it June 13, 1760; but the deeds do not say who this Daniel Furrer was, nor where he lived. It may have been the brother, selling out to move else where. "Clew" No. 2: I have a copy of a bond, given by Jacob Whimer, of Lam peter Township, Lancaster County, Pa., to the executors of Christian Forrer's estate. It seems he married Christina Miller, widow of Christian Miller, and agreed with her that in case she died childless, £400 of his estate should go, after his death, to Christian Forrer's estate. She had d1eci before April 16, 1799, when £50 were paid; the balance being paid May 5, 1805. My theory is that Christina Miller was Christina Forrer before she married Christian :Miller; otherwise it would be hard to conjure up a reason for such an agreement. Nothing has been found of the parents of Daniel Fuhrer nor of his wife, Anna Engel; nor dates of baptism of either, making it probable that they were 2 CHRISTIAN FORRER THE CLOCKMAKER
born in some other town. Daniel Fuhrer was a surgeon and barber; highly esteemed, we must believe, from the many dignitaries sponsoring the christening of his youngest son. Daniel Fuhrer and his wife were buried in Mett; she, May 11, 1740; he, Oct. 7, 1747. When this last search in Switzerland was begun, every item of information we had was sent to Berne; but a week after writing, a most important piece of information was sent me by Mrs. Coldren of Lancaster, Pa. It was found in a new work upon the Swiss emigrants, and in it we learned the exact location and name of the farm our ancestors owned at the time they left for America. It was also shown that 1754 was the first date of arrival, not 1750 as had been supposed; and we also learned that a brother and sister came with Christian Forrer; but read the data as it was received, in the following pages.
FORRER DATA
The following information is taken from page 44 of "Lists of Swiss Emi grants in the Eighteenth Century to the American Colonies," by Faust and Brumbaugh.
1754, May 18. R. M. 223, 45/46 The brothers Fuhrer of Langnau have emigrated to Pennsylvania. Born in the district (Amt) of Trachselwald, they possessed an estate named Lohren near Mett in the district of Nidau. The Landvogt of Trachselwald is instructed to place a steward (Vogt) in charge of the property which the Fuhrer's left behind, especially of the estate, Lohren, which was left unprovided for. The Landvogt of Nidau is instructed to make inquiries in the neighboring district (Landschaft) of Erguel, because so many for mer Bernese who were residing there have emigrated to Pennsylvania. (Langnau is in the district of Signau, Mett in the district of Biel.)
1757, Aug. 8. Trachselwald, Amtsrechnung In 1754 Christen Fuhrer and his brother(s) and sister(s) from the dis trict (Amt) of Trachselwald emigrated to Pennsylvania and settled in Lancaster. At that time they took 600 crowns with them. Now, with the permission of the government, they are taking over the remainder -1866 crowns. They pay the emigration tax of 10 per cent, 246 crowns, 16 btz., 2 kreuzer, in all. (The commune of Langnau now belongs to the district of Signau. The Fuhrer family is still to be found there.) THE FoRRER FAMILY IN SWITZERLAND 3
1757, Aug. 29. Nidau, Amtsrechnung Christen, Daniel and Christina Fuhrer, who emigrated to Pennsylvania, have settled in Lancaster. The estate Lahren in the district (Amt) of Nidau, which belonged to them, has been sold, with the permission of the government for 9733 pounds, 6 sh., 8 pence. The Landvogt receives the 10 per cent emigration tax on this amount, 973 pounds.
STADT-KANZLEI * BERN Berne, Switzerland, October 2nd, 1937. Mr. Frank Bruen, 22 High Street, Bristol, Conn. U.S.A. Dear Sir, Concerning Forrer family. We acknowledge receipt of your letter of September 19, 1937 to the Burgomaster of Berne, enclosing a two dollar bank-note. Before giving you an address of some Swiss person who might do the record searching for you, we would like to draw your attention to the following fact. In 1926 (that means, since you had the first record search ing done by Dr. Kaspar Hauser of Winterthur) the following encyclo paedia was published "Dictionnaire Historique et Biographique de la Suisse." This large work gives us some information concerning the Forrer families. We are enclosing a copy of these data. We would advise you to write to the publishers of the "Dictionnaire Historique et Biographique de la Suisse," Place Piaget No. 7, Neuchatel (Switzerland), who might be able to name you a person, or to send us the data you already possess, so that we might find out a suitable person for your purpose. Hoping that our information will be useful to you, we are, dear Sir, Yours faithfully The Vice-Town Clerk: (1 enclosure) Neuschuisf.
STADT-KANZLEI * BERN Forrer, Forer, von Forer. Families eteintes de la ville de Berne. I. Famille issue de Jakob Forer, d' Aarau, pasteur et bourgeois de Berne en 1581, pasteur de Burhsee en 1586, mort en 1607. 4 CHRISTIAN FORRER THE CLOCKMAKER
Ses trois fils devinrent aussi pasteurs: Adam Forer, mort en 1647, doyen a Zofingue; Johann-Jakob Forer, mort en 1628, pasteur d'Eriswil; Johann-Rudolf-Philipp Forer devint pasteur de Langnau en 1620, aumonier dans le Canton des Grisons en 1622, pasteur d' Altstatten en 1631, d'Aarberg en 1640, puis de Berthoud (in German Burgdorf), doyen, se retira en 1666. Mort le dernier de safamille. Auteur d'une notice sur le conflit de collation et de juridiction en Thurgovie et dans le Rheintal, de 1632.
II. Famille bourgeoise de Berne en 1589 par Lienhard Forer, de Rap perswil (Canton de Berne), cordonnier. Ses descendants (2 fils): 1. Daniel Forer, 1704-1761, secretaire, du Conseil des Deux-Cents en 1735, bailli de Nidau en 1746, administrateur de la collegiale en 1755. 2. Niklaus Forer, frere de Daniel Farer (Nr. 1), 1707-1785, membre du Conseil des Deux-Cents en 1755, bailli de Brandis en 1758, avoyer de Morat en 1780. a) Johann-Daniel Forer, fils de Daniel Farer, 1737-1803, membre du Conseil des Deux-Cents en 1785, bailli de Landshut en 1797. b) Franz-Albert, fils de Johann Daniel Forer, 1768-1841, membre du Grand Conseil 1814-1831, grand-bailli de Signau de 1817-1825. c) Emmanuel-Carl-Albert Forer, fils de Franz Albert Forer, 1800- 3 mars 1875, officier a Naples (ltalie), lieutenant-colonel d'artillerie a Berne. Dernier de sa f amille. Proprietaire d'un domaine a Wingreis (Lac de Bienne) (Bienne is in German Biel). La famille adopta la particule "von" au commencement du XIXe siecle. STAATSARCHIV DES KANTONS BERN Archives De L'~tat De Berne, Switzerland Bern Jan. 12, 1938. Postgasse 72 BRISTOL, CONN., U. S. A. Mr. Frank Bruen Dear Sir, Your letter to The Vice-Town-Clerk, Berne, Switzerland, of Dec. 17, 1937, has been transmitted to us by the City Chancery. We are glad to be able to give you the following information: 1. The name FORRER is spelled F-cHRER at Langnau to-day. The original ancestral home must have been the nearby farm of Furen or THE FORRER FAMILY IN SWITZERLAND 5
Fuhren, which name means furrow, i.e. ploughed land. The local name as well as the family name are very old. There are still Fuhrers at Langnau now. In former times they were even numerous. Of course not all of them did live at the Fuhren farm; we do not know to whom it belongs nowadays. 2. The genealogical data concerning Daniel F. and his relatives must be searched for at Langnau. As the family was a numerous one, success cannot be guaranteed, especially if there were many Daniels at the critical time. Farmers and tradesmen generally did not make wills in former times. Of course, researches might be made anyhow, but they might grow very expensive. 3. For the gathering of the said genealogical data and for the getting of some photographs as stated by you, we might hire a young unemployed teacher at Langnau, who would be quite able to do the work, after having received the necessary directions from us. Of course he must be salaried even if all his researches would be resultless. The expenses would amount to $30 at least, to be paid in advance. 4. It would be of no use to search for descendants of Daniel Forrer. This would not only be a long, difficult and expensive work, but such people, if existing, would hardly know anything such a long time back. People generally do not know further back than to their grand-parents and even then the true facts are often overlaid with mere uncontrollable legend. To search for old Bibles containing records and belonging or having belonged to Fuhrer (Forrer) families, would also be a very troublesome and probably useless enterprise. 5. If your emigrated ancestors were Mennonites (as we might sup pose by some of the related facts), researches are almost impossible, as these people generally were not recorded, nor did they leave records. 6. The two seals show the usual shape of farmer coats of arms, which were indifferently in use in numerous families and had not a family character but a merely personal one. They cannot give any useful clue for genealogical researches. 7. The "Dictionnaire Historique et Biographique" will be of no use for your researches because the families therein mentioned are in no connection with yours. The former Secretary of the Editors is in a quite other business now and would probably direct you to us. Sincerely yours, The State Archivist of the Canton of Berne, Staatsarchiv des Kantons Bern Der Staatsarchivar: Dr. R. V. Ficher. 6 CHRISTIAN FORRER THE CLOCKMAKER
(Same to Same) Feb. 9, 1938. Dear Sir, vYe acknowledge receipt of your last letter and also of the amount of $30.-or frs. 127.66 for researches to be made and for the purchase of photographs. As soon as one of our skilled specialists will be at disposal, we shall start the Langnau researches. If photographs must be made, ,ve better wait until springtime. They will come out much better then. Perhap;;;, however, good post cards will be available. You wrote us you y,;ish to get 3 or 4 dozen of such post cards. Did you mean so many of one kind, say, of a general view of Langnau, or 3 to 4 dozen of several kinds? Please clear up this point. We shall communicate to you the result of our inquiries as soon as possible. Yours very sincerely, Staatsarchiv des Kantons Bern Der Staatsarchivar: Dr. Rudolf von Ficher.
(Same to Same) March 5, 1938. Dear Sir, A few days ago, we have sent one of our skilled specialists to Lang nau, with the order to look through accurately the Parish Books (records of christenings, marriages and deceases) of that place, thus trying to get records about the said Daniel Fuhrer and his family. The result was, as we supposed, a rather poor one. However, we were able to fix the following information: Daniel Fuhrer was a barber and a surgeon. The village of Langnau, a rather important market-place since several centuries, always had surgeons. One of them, Michael Schupbach, at the end of the 18th cen tury, was a medical man of European fame. Daniel Fuhrer might be considered as one of his predecessors; but he did not live at Langnau. He was probably not even born there. As a matter of fact, our specialist has taken notes about all marriages of Fuhrer people at Langnau from 1656 until 1760 and of all christenings of Fuhrer children for about the same time; but he found no Daniel christened or married which would match with him as for the time. So we must suppose Daniel was not born at Langnau. He surely was not a Mennonite, as he had his children chris tened. The Christening Roll gives just these data: Daniel Fuhrer, the barber and surgeon, from Langnau, is married to THE FORRER FAMILY IN SWITZERLAND 7
Anna Engel. Their children are: Christina, baptized at Mett 1729, March 27. Johannes, baptized at Mett 1732, January 20. Daniel, baptized at Mett 1734 (1738), May 16. Gottfried Abraham Christian, bapt. at Nidau 1737, Nov. 10. And that is all. Perhaps more information might be found at Mett and Nidau, but this is merely problematic, as the data would probably be just the same. To get more information, we also have made investigations in some volumes of the Protocoles of the County Clerks of Trachselwald, as we fortunately had them here these days. But our specialist found very little. Just a note saying that in 1706 a certain Christian Fuhrer, son of the late Hans, which had been a barber and a surgeon, owned land in the vicinity of Langnau; and another note saying that a Daniel Fuhrer owned a property in the upper part of the Langnau village, in 1711. Thus, we are not all fixed yet concerning Daniel's ancestors. Per haps the just above mentioned Hans (John), the barber and surgeon, was his father, but we have no proof for this supposition. As you see, Dr. Kaspar Hauser's statements were not quite correct when he said: "11 n'y a pas d'autres enregistrements dans les livres paroissiaux de Langnau." As a matter of fact, we have found three children more. Daniel Fuhrer no doubt was an esteemed man, as a County Governor (bailli), a County Governor's daughter and a lawyer from Bienne were sponsors (witnesses) at the christening of his son Christian. We still continue the researches in the County Clerk Protocoles, having got the following volumes, and we hope to find some useful clues. If you wish, we might give you copies of all notes which our man has taken at Langnau, and also short extracts of the County Clerk Protocoles, but as these materials will be of no help for your researches, we think better go on another way. As suggested by you, our man has purchased a number of post cards giving sights of Langnau and of some nice old houses, part of which existed already at Daniel Fuhrer's time. We shall provide a drawing of the Fuhren farm, as a photograph can not be made easily. You will hear of us again as soon as possible. Yours sincerely, Staatsarchiv des Kantons Bern Der Staatsarchivar: Dr. Rudolf von Ficher. 8 CHRISTIAN FORRER THE CLOCKMAKER
Dear Sir, This letter was just written when yours of Feb. 18 arrived. In addition, we may tell you that we shall send our man to Mett in order to look over the Parish books there, and so get perhaps a little more information, and also to procure a post card or photograph of the Lahren farm where your ancestors have (had) been living for some time. \Ve shall take care that you come into possession of the material in due time, and we hope that the next Forrer Family Reunion will be of particular interest and that you will much enjoy it. Yours sincerely, Dr. Rudolf von Ficher.
(Same to Same) April 14, 1938. Dear Sir, With best thanks, we acknowledge receipt of your letter of March 19 and are very glad to see that you are satisfied with our discoveries. Here is a little more now. As soon as our genealogical specialist was at disposal again (he had some other work to do in the meantime), we sent him to Mett, and he found some new data in the Parish books of that place: 1. Daniel Fuhrer was not christened on May 16, 1738, but on same day in 1734. The error was made probably by the Langnau minister. This clears up the too small difference between his christening and that of Gottfried Abraham Christian, as you remarked in your last letter. 2. Johannes (John) Fuhrer, christened January 20, 1732, was buried on May 26, 1735. 3. Anna Engel, Daniel's wife, was buried at Mett on May 11, 1740. 4. Daniel Fuhrer was buried at Mett on Oct. 7, 1747. The marriage of Daniel Fuhrer and Anna Engel could not be found out. Surely they did not marry at Langnau nor at Mett. To make researches in what parish else they celebrated their union would take very much time and perhaps even be without success. Daniel Fuhrer is mentioned as a baptism witness (godfather) in the Mett parish books on June 5, 1729, for the first time. His daughter Christina had the same function (which was as much a duty as an honour) seven times from her 13th year (1742) to her 21st (1750), also at Mett. THE FORRER FAMILY IN SWITZERLAND 9
Our man has also taken 3 photographs of the Lohren estate. You find them enclosed, also a good drawing (made by a Langnau artist) of the Fuhren estate. No doubt these pictures will be appreciated by the people attending at your family reunion. The investigations made in the Notaries' Protocoles of 1686/90 gave no valuable new data. Besides Johannes (Hans, John) Fuhrer, the surgeon, we found at Langnau another man of the same name, which was a miller, and still another whose trade or occupation is not given. An Ulrich Fuhrer was a shopkeeper (owner of a general store) at Langnau. It would not be possible to get out at what degree these four men were relatives. In the early 18th century (1713/16, to be accurate), Ulrich Fuhrer was a mail-rider and another Ulrich Fuhrer, perhaps the above men tioned shopkeeper, was a member of the local justice, both at Langnau. A certain Peter Fuhrer owned a small farm in the close vicinity. From the money you sent us, $5 are left. As our work is finished now, we shall return this amount to you, unless you give us other directions, say, to send more photographs or more post cards, or an airplane sight of Langnau or Mett, etc. With best wishes, I am Yours very sincerely, Staatsarchiv des Kantons Bern Der Staatsarchivar: Dr. Rudolf von Ficher.
The pages, describing the first search in Switzerland, may be thought unnecessary, now that we have the later successful search; but it is thought there is enough interest in the attempt, per se, to warrant their retention. In 1913, your annalist wrote to President Ludwig Forrer of Switzerland, asking if he could refer his inquiries to some one familiar with such work; this he very kindly did by writing his friend, Dr. Kaspar Hauser of Winterthure, Canton of Zurick. Nov. 8, 1913, Dr. Hauser writes to Mr. Forrer as follows in German, which is freely translated. "Winterthur, 8 Nov. 1913." "l\lost Honorable Mr. Bundesrat: It is a great pleasure for me to be of some service to you; I am only sorry that I cannot be of more service. It is not very certain that the Forrers in question belong to the Winterthur line. If I am not mistaken one finds this family name also in other places in Switzerland, as for example in St. Gallen, Toggen burg and others. I am always ready to be of service, and sign myself with the greatest respect, your always faithful, Hauser." CHRISTIAN FORRER THE CLOCKMAKER
President Forrer in sending the results of Dr. Hauser's search wrote in German, of which a free translation follows: Bern, 10 Nov. 1913. Herrn Frank Bruen In Bristol. Have never before, thought to look up the Family Tree, of my family and of our shield, we have, as it is not much used in this country. Have therefore turned to one of my friends in \Vinterthur, Canton of Zurich; where the name "Forrer" is very often found. Mr. Dr. Kaspar Hauser, Teacher of that place, he has just sent me an answer, with explanations; and I take great pleasure in handing you the same. "Forrer" and "Furrer," (both names are found here, used in the same family as changed), no doubt trace back to Fohre which is in the Swiss dialect a Forre, (Fur) (or Fir in U. S., F.B.) of which the shield is made up and has just been named after, without any historic or particular meaning. I assure you of the greatest respect. L. Forrer Bundesrat Names of Forrers in the Winterthur Register: Konrad Forrer, Doctor, wrote a book on Botany; four legged and water animals. 1522. Hans Forrer, was an officer in the Kappeler Krieg. 1531. Kilian Forrer, City Judge 1522; High Judge 1532; and Lesser Judge 1533; Head of a hospital and building inspector 1534; died 1547. The Family multiply very fast and many branches accumulate which can not all be recorded here and only the Forrers named Christian and Johannes are given. Johannes Forrer, born 1656, son of merchant. Jacob Forrer in Market Street, a Weaver, a high judge and died in Winterthur 1728. Johannes Forrer, born 1664, son of Jacob Forrer, potter, of Smith Street; there is nothing more about this Johannes, his life or death; he may have left this country, and the Johannes Forrer who arrived in North America 16 Oct. 1727 might be a son of this Johannes Forrer. Johannes Forrer, born 1701, son of Hans, proprietor of the "Sun," a hotel; High Judge, died in Winterthur, 1735. Johannes Forrer, born 1715, Wool Weaver, died in Winterthur, 1762. Johannes Forrer, born 1735, Cabinet maker, died in Winterthur, 1799. Johannes Forrer, born 1747, Glazer, died in Winterthur, 1792. Christian Forrer, born 1770 in Cherry Inn, Head of a hospital, died in Winter thur, 1850. Johann Christian Forrer, born 1786, son of Hans Jacob, Watch maker of Wien (Vienna); died in Wien. THE FORRER FAMILY IN SWITZERLAND 11
There is no place, anywhere recorded, where a Forrer left for America. The Forrer shield bears a Fohre tree upright (or erect-eradicated). See sketch for proper construction. Dr. K. Hauser. At this point it seems appropriate to introduce an article from "The Chau tauquan," of Nov. 1912, p. 271, concerning the then President Forrer of the Swiss Republic; also, a translation of a letter in the Paris "Le Temps," describing the meeting of President Forrer with the German Kaiser, when the latter visited Berne. It is fortunate also that we have a picture of the "Bear Hotel" (Hotel Baren), in which they met. ■ Ludwig Forrer, the President of the Swiss Confederation for the year 1912, is serving for the 2nd time in that capacity. He has had long experience in public affairs, is well spoken of as a public speaker and administrator and is typical of the kind of men who come to distinction in the public life of the Swiss Republic. He was born in the Canton of Thurgaru, Feb. 9, 1845. He studied law at the University of Zurich and while a student was Grand President of one of the student fraternities. He was police Lieutenant in the city of Zurich 1867-70, Grand Procurator of the Canton of Zurich 1870-73, and four times President of the Cantonal Council. He opened an office as advocate in Winterthur in 1873, and was elected the next year, when only 29 years of age, to the National Council where he served until 1900. While a member he was instrumental in the agitation for a sickness and accident insurance law, worked out the provisions of that law and defended it before the Federal Assembly. This law was defeated by popular vote under the referendum, but when he became a member of the Federal Council he had the satisfaction of seeing such a law passed. In 1900 Forrer withdrew as a member of the National Council to become the director of the International Railroad Bureau, but in 1902 he was elected a member of the Federal Council and professor of international railway law in the University of Bern. * * * * The President of the Swiss Confederation is the Chairman for a year of the Administrative Council (Bundesrath) and is in no sense the head of the State. * * * * Salary $4000. per year; other members of Federal Council $400. less. State dinners are paid for by the State. I had a curiosity to see the home of President Forrer in Bern. . . . It is in an unpretentious house in a rather narrow street on the outskirts of the city, at a considerable distance from the car line, and I doubt whether any person in Bern, Citizen or visitor, ever took the trouble to visit it. . . . Cannot be elected in successive years.
"LE TEMPS" Last Echos-(Dernier Echos) Translation by Mrs. Mary Forrer Peirce Aug. 1913. Approved by Mrs. Marshall. 12 CHRISTIAN FORRER THE CLOCKMAKER
The correspondent whom the Times had sent to Switzerland on the occasion of the visit of William the Second, tells of many pretty things on the subject of the relations between Mons. Forrer and the imperial visitor. The president of the Federal Council is an old democrat, at the same time a man of extreme modesty and simplicity. But he is equally a lawyer among the most capable, and of the finest judgment. His office as the President of the Fed eral Council has not spoiled him. He knows perfectly that in the eyes of the Swiss Constitution he is only first among equals and that he is not allowed to play the sovereign. This was the reason during the whole of the imperial visit he constantly kept himself in the background, in order to permit his colleagues of the Federal Council to be of the same title as himself in contact with the Emperor, whom he did not wish to monopolize. It was remarked with what good taste, at a lunch, after the maneuvers, he rose without affectation to allow the Emperor to converse more freely with General Pare. All that was intended was very delicately calculated to give the host (guest?) the greatest facility and comfort. William the Second thus felt entirely at his ease, and understanding perfectly the situation, profited by it, to converse freely with every one without feeling himself held by the exclusive attention of Mons. Forrer, who would not wish it otherwise. But the Emperor being able to judge of the exceptional worth of the Statesman, who concealed himself under the appearance of a good father (as one is called in Switzerland even to this day), showed him constant courtesy. The second day of the maneuvers, as a gust of wind blew Mons. Forrer's hat off, the Emperor hastened and picked it up. Mons. Forrer made this response, "I thank your Majesty exceedingly, I have never had so distinguished an aide-de-camp." The evening of the same day of the maneuvers as they returned to Zurich, Mons. Forrer, who was 67 years old, took a little nap in the train. A little before arriving, an officer called the reveille and the president rubbing his eyes, went to join the Emperor in the Salon of the car. The Emperor called out gaily, "Oh! Monsieur le President has had a little nap." And Monsieur Forrer with great tact said to him, "Yes, Majesty and I have slept as (like) a king." These several traits mark the nature of the relations that never ceased to exist between the Emperor and the eminent Swiss Statesman, who in this career has done so much for his country and who merits by his ardor the name of "Lion of Winterthour." When other Swiss in spite of their radical principles were all little boys before the Emperor, and importuned him with ungovernable snobbish ness, Pre,:ident Forrer remained perfectly calm as one whom the gilt, the grand ribbons, the Marshal's baton and all the imperial pomp did not astonish. He was the worthy representative of that Swiss nation, where is more perfectly developed than elsewhere, the true democratic spirit. Among the anecdotes during the Emperor's visit, one of the funniest was recounted by William the Second himself, at the official dinner at Berne. It was known that the third son, Prince Adelbert, arrived at Zurich incognito about the same time as the Emperor. He naturally tried to be near the latter, who was at ! 1' AmrLANE Vrnw SouTHEAflT OF LA.'IGNAU ',1,il'e circle R_hnw~ the J; uhr~n farm. The_ town in upper left h,mid corner, is a sn~nll part of Lm1gnau. _The country has a hilly character ~· of the ,Jrn River. 1he h1hrrn farm 1s 011 a flat terrace. 1he farms on the lulls are several centuries old, but the houses a11d other I 111 ' ron
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the Hotel Baur, but he had no card, and he could not succeed in passing the barriers. He had a sudden inspiration. Before him defiled to the sound of the drum, a sec tion of gymnastes who were going to perform in front of the Hotel. The young Prince, slipping into the rear of the ranks and with cane on shoulder:, marching as his companions, he arrived at the Hotel, where the Emperor welcomed him with open arms and laughed much at the adventure. Writing now direct to Dr. Rausch sending him a copy of Christian Forrer's certificate, or Indenture of his proficiency as a Clockmaker; he replied Aug. 4, 1914, that because of the War he might be delayed. Feb. 1, 1915, he sent the following on a postal card: Langnau, Canton de Berne, Suisse. Role des bourgeois. Enregistrement du livre de baptime. Gottfried Abraham Christian Ne le 10 Novembre 1737. (He gave this 1757 in error, causing confusion.) A Nidau [pres de Bienne (Biel)], Canton de Berne, fils legitime des parents.
Daniel Fuhrer de Langnau Anna Engel (En Suisse Forrer s'ecrit encore aujourd'hui: Furrer ou Fuhrer.) Parrains: (God-parents) Monsieur Gottfried de Grafemied, bailli a Gottstadt, Monsieur Abraham Scholl, avocat a Bienne, Mademoiselle Margaretha Muller, fille de bailli. 11 n'y a pas d'autres enregistrements dans les livres paroissians a Lang nau; je ferai done mes recherches a Nidau ou a Bienne et Vous en don nerai plus tard le resultat. Agreez, monsieur, l'assurance de ma consid eration la plus distinguee. Dr. Kaspar Hauser. 1915, le 1 fev. Schutzenstrasse 16.
Waiting a year or more after acknowledgment of this missive, I wrote again and learned that Dr. Hauser was dead. Other attempts made since were fruitless until 1938. In 1893 I wrote to Samuel Forrer of Mossy Creek, Va., asking what was known about our ancestors' arrival in the country; and he wrote to his Uncle Jacob Forrer, then 85 years old. Jacob Forrer said he did not know much about it, but he had heard that Christian Forrer came over in one vessel with some friends; but his goods in another -ve,sel were lost at sea. That he went back for other goods. From "hat we know now this must be a gradual merging of family tales, perhaps based upon half-memories. 14 CHRISTL\N FORRER THE CLOCKMAKER
It is evidently untenable to suppose our Christian Forrer came over Nov. 3, 1750, in the ship "Brotherhood," with goods for he was only 13 years old. The account of the migration given elsewhere, shows that his older brother and sister came with him Oct. 1st, 1754, on the ship "Phoenix," when they settled in Lan caster County, Pa. The sister's name is not shown in Rupp's book, but both brothers signed as required by the port authorities. Christian Forrer was seventeen, and Daniel Forrer about twenty years old at this time. They only brought a small amount of money with them and their home was left without a caretaker, which would indicate a very unsettled condition in Switzerland. Three years later they may have returned and sold the home or it may have been sold through agents; we have no information upon that point, but it is probable they did conduct the sale in person; and that this was at the bottom of Jacob Forrer's impression of a return to Switzerland for goods. Christian and Daniel Forrer were only boys, Christian being but sixteen when his certificate as a clockmaker was given him. From Rupp's book we find the arrival, on Oct. 1st, 1754, on the ship "Phoenix," John Spunier, captain, of Rotterdam, last from Cowes. Inhabitants from Franconia, the Palatinate and Zweibrucken, 17 Roman Catholics, 25 Men nonites, 554 passengers. Daniel Fuhrer (Autograph) Christian Fuhrer (Autograph).
There are records of the arrival of other Forrers in Rupp's book as follows: Oct. 16, 1727, Ship "Friendship," captain, John Davies, sailed June 20 from Cowes, date from Rotterdam not given. Johannes Forrer subscribed to the oath in his own hand. Age over sixteen years. Feb. 7, 1739, Palatines, Rotterdam, Cowes, 320 passengers. Robert Harrison, Commander; Lenhart Furer (Autograph). Sept. 3, 1742, "Loyal Judith," James Coure. Johann Lehnhart Fuhr (Auto graph). Aug. 7, 1747, "Vernon," Thos. Ricks, Master. Rotterdam, last from Leith, Scotland. Hans Caspar Furer (Autograph). Aug. 21, 1750, Ship "Anderson," Hugh Campbell, Captain, Rotterdam, Cowes, Gerhart Fuhr (Autograph). Sept. 17, 1750, Brigantine Sally, Wm. Hassleton, Captain, from London, Jacob Furrer (clerk). We find among the three hundred passengers of the ship "Brotherhood," captain John Thomson, from Rotterdam, last from Cowes, Christian Furrer (written by a clerk) on Nov. 3rd, 1750. Nov. 22, 1752, Ship "Phoenix," Reuben Honor, Captain, Rotterdam, last Cowes, Johan Rudolph Fewer (?) (Autograph). THE FORRER FAMILY IN SWITZERLAND 15
Sept. 30, 1754, Ship "Brothers," Wm. Muir, Captain, Rotterdam, last from Cowes. Inhabitants from Palatinate and Meutz. 7 Roman Catholics, 27 Men nonites, 251 Passengers. Johannes Forrer (Autograph). (P. 469). In a list of Members of the German Reformed church between 1735 and 1755 is Adam Forrer. Samuel Forrer of Dayton, Ohio, a grandson of Christian Forrer, had his grandfather's Indenture as a clockmaker, and it is now in the possession of one of his great granddaughters in Dayton.
THE INDENTURE A Tous presens et futurs soit chose notaire et manifeste, Que par devant Moy Notaire Jure, et en presence des Temoins cy apres nommes S'est en propre personne constitue le Sieur Jean Francois Juillerat Mayre et Horloger de Chetelat Bailliage de Delemont Prevote de Moutier Grand Val et Principante de Pourrentruy lequel auroit rep resente qu' Honorable Godrid Abraham Christ fils de feu Daniel Forrer of Langnau Terre de leur Excellances de Berne Le Seroit convenu avec lui pour apprendre la profession d'horloger et comme il est tres necessaire audit Godfrid Abraham Christ d'avoir lettres patentes tant du progres qu'il a fait darn, la (Title on the back) D'apprentissage Sieur honorable Godfrid Abraham Christ fils de feu Daniel Forrer de Langnau au Canton de Berne. Suisee FORRER lNDENTURE-TRANSLA TIONS The French is somewhat archaic, and I am giving the translation just as furnished me by Mrs. Mary (Forrer) Peirce, great granddaughter of Christian Forrer. To all present and in the future, or To all men be it made known, that before me a lawyer, sworn and in the presence of the witness here after named, that he is a proper person appointed by 1\Ir. Jean Francois Guillerat Mayre (Mayor) and Clockmaker of Chetelat Bailliage of Dela mont Provost of Moutier (monastery) Grand Val and principality of Pourrentruy which represent that honorable Godfrid Abraham Christ, son of the late Daniel Forrer of Langnau, Land of their excellencies of Berne. He has arranged with him to study the profession of Clockmaker, and as it is very necessary for the said Godfrid Abraham Christ to have letters pattent showing the progress that he has made in the said profession, of his good behavior, or deportment during the term of two years that he has resided in the said house of the said Mr. Mayor; and as his time is finished the said Mr. Mayor declares by these presents that during all the time the said Forrer has been with him he has constantly applied himself to all that which he has been shown in that profession and that he has made as much progress as he had the right to expect. Finally in addition that during the time that he has had the said Forrer with him he had always behaved himself in a praiseworthy manner with the fidelity and docility that could be expected, by which he has gained friendship and good will without committing anything reproachable that would come in this connection. For this reason he is recommended to all other Masters and journeymen Clockmakers to which the said Forrer may address himself, that he would please and would wish to receive and be treated favorably as a person worthy of confidence wish ing to do the same towards those who address themselves to him with like certificates. This is acknowledged by the signature of the said notary Lousigne. Finally that this much be added to the presents, the said Mr. Juillerat has requested Lousigne of his wish to draw up this form without prejudice. Given at Fornet on the 7th of June 1753 in the presence of the Hon. Mr. David Juillerat and Jean Jaques Girard Mayor of the old church of the aforesaid Fornet. Witness required. Humbert Berberat (Seal) Notary and Mayor. I • ,; -( \ THE FORRER FAMILY IN SWITZERLAND 17 The following translation, by Hon. Roy G. Fitzgerald, lawyer and Congress man of Dayton, seems rather better. To all present and future let this be evident and manifest, that before my Notary, having been sworn, and in the presence of the wit nesses hereafter named, it is personally set forth, Mr. John Francis Juil lerat, Mayor and watchmaker of Chetelat, District of Delemont, Provast of Montier Grand-Val, and principality of Pourrentruy, certifies that Honorable Godfrid Abraham Christ, son of the late Daniel Forrer of Langnau Land of their Excellencies of Berne had agreed with him to learn the profession of watchmaker, and as it is very necessary for the said Godfrid Abraham Christ to have letters patent as such for the progress he has made in the said profession, as for his good conduct dur ing the term of two years which he has resided in the said house of the said Mr. Mayor. And since his term is completed the said M. Mayor declares by these presents, that during all the time that the said Forrer has been with him that he has constantly applied himself to every thing that he has been able to teach him in this profession, and that he has made in it as much progress as he had expected of him. Adding in addition that during the time that he has had the said Forrer with him, he has always conducted himself in a praiseworthy manner with all the faithfulness and obedience which could be asked of him, by which he has dra,vn to him his friendship and good will, and without doing anything reprehensible, to his knowledge. This is why he recommends to every other master and watchmaker fellows to whom the said Forrer may present himself-that it please them to kindly receive him and treat him favorably as a person worthy of confidence, with per mission to use this with those who will present themselves to him with like certificates. This which he has so confirmed it by document over the hand of the said undersigned Notary. And in order that there be so much more faith added to these presents, the said Mr. Juillerat has required the undersigned to kindly send it in this form (without pre judice to him). Done in form below June 7, 1753, in the presence of the Honorable Gentlemen, David Juillerat and John James Girard, mayor, Church elders, of the said certificate required witnesses. Humbert Berberat, Notary A. Mayre. We know but little of the life of Christian Forrer during his life in America; but from what we have gleaned he must have been quite a busy man. Mr. Albert S. Gardner, of Yazoo City, Miss., has an old record in German, 18 CHRISTIAN FORRER THE CLOCKMAKER stating that on Sept. 16th, 1760 he married Elizabeth, but the surname ib illegible; the same paper gave the names and birth of their four sons as will S,ppear later. The researches of Miss Bausman of Harrisburg, Pa., solved the identity of Elizabeth, and gave abstracts of Deeds which show the various moves made by Christian Forrer and his family. Through Mr. George R. Prowell of the York (Pa.) Historical Society, we secured copies of Christian Forrer's Will and Inventory. Abstracts from Deeds at Harrisburg, Pa.: INDENTURE-MARCH 25, 1774 "Christian Forrer, of Lampeter Township, Lancaster County, State of Pennsylvania, Clockmaker, and Elizabeth, his wife, of the one part, and Francis Smith, Blacksmith, of the same township, county etc." "Two pieces of land in Lampeter Township; one t~J.ct of fifty acres which Jacob Carpenter, granted and confirmed etc., to Daniel Furrer, June 13, 1760, and Daniel Forrer, granted and confirmed to Christian Forrer, July 5, 1762." Second tract, of eighteen acres purchased by Christian Forrer, May 18, 1765. Recorded in Book Y, page 123. Christian Forrer and Wife to Benjamin Brackbill. Indenture-May 25, 1765, between Christian Forrer of Lampeter Town ship, Clockmaker, and Elizabeth his wife (one of the daughters of Henry Ken drick) of the one part and Benjamin Brackbill, of Strasburg, etc., of the other part. Whereas, by Indenture, May 1st, 1751, Chribtian Herr, and Mary, his wife, sold a tract of 22 acres of land to Henry Kendrick (Ref. "L," p. 91). Also, by Indenture, Mar. 13, 1752, Henry Good sold a tract of eight and one half acres to Henry Kendrick (Ref. "L," p. 90) (also known as Henry Kendig), and Henry Kendrick, having first made his Will, dated Jan. 20, 1756, died bequeathing this land to his two daughters, Elizabeth above named, and Mary, now the wife of Benjamin Brackbill, etc. . . . Now this Indenture Witnesseth, that Christian Forrer and Elizabeth paid 50 pounds to Benjamin and Mary, the latter releasing all claim to any part of the land, etc. . . . Recorded in Book "N," Vol. 3, p. 162. Book TT, p. 444. Indenture, May 25, 1765. Christian Forrer, clockmaker, of Lampeter Township, and Elizabeth, sell one half part of the twenty-two acres, to Everhard Gruber, Doctor of Physic, of Strasburg (Village) etc. Book TT, p. 448, Indenture, May 10, 1769, Christian and Elizabeth sell the other half of the twenty-two acres, to Jacob Sheets. Book SS, p. 447, Christian Forrer and Wife to Benjamin Brackbill. Inden ture, April 9, 1782, between Christian Forrer, of the Township of Newberry in the County of York, and State of Pennsylvania, yeoman, and Elizabeth, his wife, of the one part, and Benjamin Brackbill, etc. Two lots in Lampeter Township; THE FORRER FAMILY IN SWITZERLAND 19 being twelve acres purchased by Christian Forrer. May 18, 1765 (Book 0, p. 38) and five acres purchased, Feb. 17, 1770. Book B, p. 118, Henry Kendig (also Kendrick), who died 1756, names in his Will; wife, Mary; son, Henry; youngest son, Martin; son, Jacob; daughters, Elizabeth and Mary. Having thus identified Elizabeth, the wife of Christian Forrer, and learned that they were living in York County, Pa., it will be of interest to know about the York County home; and fortunately I have in my possession a certified copy of a Deed transferring the whole tract by Charles Klug and his wife, to John Knopf. This Indenture: Made the Seventh day of May in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and seventy-six, between Charles Klug of the Borough of Lancaster, in the County of Lancaster and Pro vince of Pennsylvania, Baker, and Susanah his Wife of the one part and John Knopf of Paxton Township in the county and Province aforesaid, yeoman, of the other part. Witnesseth that the said Charles Klug and Susanah his wife for and in consideration of the sum of one thousand pounds lawful money of Pennsylvania to them or one of them in hand well and truly paid by the said John Knopf at and before the execution hereof (the receipt and payment whereof is hereby acknowledged) Have and each of them Hath granted bargained sold aliened enfeoffed released and confirmed and by these presents Do and each of them Doth grant bargain sell alien enfeoff release confirm unto the said John Knopf his heirs and assigns all that certain tract or piece of land situate lying and being in said Paxton Township in the county of Lancaster aforesaid bounded and described as follows: Viz. to wit. Beginning at a Mul berry Stump standing by the River Susquehanna thence by the said John Knopf's other land North forty-two degrees east three hundred and sixty Perches to a Poplar Tree thence by Henry Cunningham's land south fifty-two degrees east ninety-four Perches and an half to a Hickory grubb thence by other lands of the said Charles Klug south Forty-two degrees West three hundred and fifty-nine Perches to a Post by the River Susquehanna thence up said River ninety-four Perches and a half to the place of beginning containing two hundred acres of land and the allowance of six acres per cent for Roads and Highways. It being part and parcel of a larger tract of two hundred and ten acres which John Potts and Ruth his wife (inter alia) in and by their certain Indenture dated the second day of September in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and sixty-six granted and confirmed unto the said Charles Klug (party hereto) and to his Heirs and assigns for ever as in and by the said Indenture, reference thereunto being had may more fully and at large appear together with all and singular the houses, out houses, edifices and buildings on the same-erected and being and all ways waters water courses woods underwoods trees fences gar- 20 CHRISTIAN FORRER THE CLOCKMAKER dens orchards meadows marches liberties privileges passages immunities emoluments advantages hereditaments and appurtenances whatsoever to the said tract of land belonging or in any wise appertaining and the rever sion and reversions and remainders rents issues and profits thereof and also all the estate Right Title Interest Use Trust Property Possession Claim and Demand Whatsoever of them the said Charles Klug and Susanah his wife and each of them and their Heirs at Law and in equity or otherwise howsoever of in and to and out of the same premisses with the appurtenances and every or any part thereof, To have and to Hold the said above described Tract of two hundred acres of Land and allowance hereditaments and premisses hereby granted (or meant men tioned or intended to be) with their rights members and appurtenances unto the said John Knopf his Heirs and assigns To the only Proper use Benefit and Behoof of the said John Knopf his Heirs and assigns forever at and under the yearly Quit Rents and services due and to grow due for and out of the same, Premisses to the Chief Lord or Lords of the Fee thereof and also subject of allowing unto the said Charles Klug his Heirs and assigns forever the Road and Passage to and from the Ferry on the River Susquehanna Privileges and conveniences for loading and unloading at the same Ferry in such manner as the said Charles Klug had and enjoyed it before this grant was made and the said Charles Klug doth hereby grant for himself his Heirs Executors and Adminis trators that he and they the said described Tract of two hundred acres of land and Allowance Hereditaments and Premisses hereby granted and released or mentioned or intended so to be with their and every of their appurtenances unto the said John Knopf his Heirs and assigns against him the same Charles Klug and Susanah his wife and their heirs and against all and every other Person and Persons lawfully claiming or to claim the same or any Part thereof (except as above excepted) by from or under him them or any of them shall and Will Warrant and forever Defend by these presents, and further that the said Charles Klug and his Heirs and all and every other Person and Persons and his and their Heirs any thing having or claiming in the said Premisses above mentioned or any part thereof by from or under him shall and will from Time to Time and all Times hereafter upon the reasonal request and to the lawful costs and charges of the said John Knopf his Heirs and assigns make do and execute or cause or Precure(?) to be made done executed and acknowledged all and every such further and other lawful and reasonable act and acts thing and things Device and devices Conveyances and assurances in the law whatsoever for the further, better and more perfect granting conveying and assuring of all and Singular the said Premisses above mentioned with the appurtenances unto the said John Knopf his Heirs and assigns To the only Proper use THE FORRER FAMILY IN SWITZERLAND 21 Benefit and behoof of the said John Knopf his Heirs and assigns forever as by the said John Knopf his Heirs or assigns or his or their Council Learned in the Law shall be reasonably devised and Required. In Witness whereof the parties to these presents have hereto inter changeably set their Hands and Seals the day and first above written. Sealed and Delivered in the Presence of us. Jacob Arisman } Charles Klug (Seal) (Erisman) F.B.) Her Casper Shaffner Susanah X Klug (Seal) Mark (Seal) I do hereby certify that the above and foregoing Instrument of writing is a true Exemplification of the Record taken from and Compared with the Original in Book R, page 32, etc. Given under my hand and Seal of my office at Lancaster the fourth day of June 1788. James Jacks, Recorder. This Deed is a good example of the verbosity of many legal papers of that day. Christian Forrer later owned this, and owned and operated the Ferry men tioned in this Deed; he also owned half of an island opposite this point and his sons, Henry and Daniel Forrer, inherited it. The copy of the Deed came down in the family of his son Christian Forrer, from whose grandson, Albert Forrer Gard ner, I obtained it. Christian Forrer's sons, Henry and Daniel, owned it after his death. I will now quote freely from the letters of Mr. George R. Prowell, Curator and Librarian of the Historical Society of York County, Pa. Feb. 23, 1923, he says, "Christian Forrer of Lancaster Township (should be Lampeter) and County of Lancaster, bought of Jacob Epply and wife, Eve, two hundred and twelve acres of land in Newberry tmvnship, on March 23, 1774, and paid sixteen hundred and twenty-five pounds for it." In 1756 this land had been patented by Richard Peters of Philadelphia, which patent is found in the Patent Book, Vol. A, p. 207, in the Land Office at Harris burg, Pa. The land extended along the Susquehanna River adjoining the property of John Harris, whose son was the founder of Harrisburg, and who owned a ferry two miles farther up the river, on the other side. Richard Peters in 1756 deeded this land to John Potts, which deed is on record at Harrisburg. John Potts died shortly after this and his son Samuel, sold the land to Jacob Epply and his wife, Eve, Jan. 13, 1772. Jacob Epply and his wife, Eve, deeded this land to Christian Forrer together with half of an island in the Susquehanna River, near the farm. The land on the island covered fifteen acres, and now lies in Dauphin County. 22 CHRISTIAN FORRER THE CLOCKMAKER Christian Forrer bought the ferry-right by agreeing to pay one pound sterling annually for seven years. The Will and Inventory of Christian Forrer's Estate, Probated Oct. 3, 1783, follows: W'ill :-In the name of God Amen. I Christian Furrer of the Township of Newberry and County of York and State of Pennsylvania, being Weak in Body but of sound and perfect mind and memory for the better settling my Worldly affairs. Do make my Last ·will and Testament as follows and First-I recom'd my Soul to almighty God in full hopes of the Remission of my Sins through the merits of Christ and my Body to the Earth to be Deacently buryed at the Discretion of my Executors hereinafter Named and as to my Worldly Estate I Despose of the same as follows: Imprim. I order and Direct that all my Just Debts be paid as soon as conveniently may be after my decease. Item. I give and bequeath to Elizabeth my Lo-ving \Vife, all my house hold furniture to be at her Disposal also I give and bequeath to my said wife one third Part of all my Personal Estate and one third Part of the Value of my Real Estate, to be Paid by my sons Henry and Daniel. Item. I give and Bequeath to my Eldest son Henry Furrer the sum of fifty pounds exclusive of his Divide with my other children. Item. It is my will that my family continue to Dwell together During the term of two years until my son Daniel shall arrive at the age of twenty-one years after which time I do hereby Impower my Executors herein after named to appoint Three Proper Persons to appraise my estate, Real and Personal (not already Divided) and the whole exceptions as before excepted to be equally Divided between my four sons Henry Daniel Christian and Samuel Furrer Share and Share alike, but if said executors shall see cause to sell my Plantation or aney (sfr) Part thereof Then and In such Case I Impower them my said executors to sell the whole of my lands or any part thereof and to make and execute good sufficient Titles for the sam(e) according to law. Item. It is my will that if my said land shall be Divided then and in such case I do Order the same to be Divided in two shares in manner following to wit:- The ferry, house and fifteen acres of upland thereto adjoining and my Part of the Island in the River Susquehannah opposit the said ferry to be in one Division, and the Remainder of my farm to be in the other, my eldest son Henry to have his first choice of the said land to him and his heirs and assigns forever and my son Daniel to have the other share to him and his heirs and assigns forever, and that they the said Henry and Daniel shall Pay to the said Christin furrer when he shal THE FORRER FAMILY IN SWITZERLAND 23 arive at the age of twenty-one years one Sixth Part of the whole apprais ment, Except as before Excepted and Likewise they the said Henry and Daniel pay the Like Sum of one Sixth Part of the Said Estate Except as before excepted to Samuel Furrer when he Shall arive at the age of twenty-one years, But in Case of the Decease of aney of Said children before they shal arive at the age of Twenty-one years then and in such case his or their share to be eaqualiy Devided amongst the survivor or survivors of them Share and Share alike. Item. I do order and Direct that my sons, Christian and Samuel be mentaind in case the Land is not sold and my son Samuel Schooling at the expence of my said sons Henry and Daniel Joyntley they Living with and being obedient to my Executors. Item. it is my will that if my Executors shall think proper to Sell my Said Lands then and in such case I do order and Direct that those children under Age Shall have their Shares of my Estate put to Interest and that they Live with and be mentaind by my wife She receiving the said Interest for that Purpose. They being Obedient to her Direc tions until they shall arive at the age of Twenty-one years. And I hereby constitute and appoint my Loving Wife Elizabeth Furrer my beloved son Henry Furrer and my Trusty friend Benjamin Breckbil, Executrix and Executors of this my last Will and Testament hereby Revoking and making void all former Wills heretofore by me made in Testimony whereof I have to this my will conta;nqd on one sheet of Paper set my hand and seal in the year of our Lord one Thousand seven Hundred and Eighty-two. Christian Furrer. The word divided between the twenty-eighth and twenty-ninth Line being first Enter Lined, Signed Sealed Published and Declared by the Testator as his last Will and Testament. October 18th 1782. In Presence of us. Christian Forrer (Seal) Henry Geiger (Written in German Script) George Eppley John Postlethwait (Spelling, punctuation and capitalization, as copied from the recorded Will at York, Pa. F.B.) INVENTORY OF CHRISTIAN FORRER, SR. The Valluation and apprisement of the Personall Estate of Christian Furrey of Newberry Township in York County, Deceased. £ S D To: IO-Sheep @ 7 s/6 d 3 15 0 24 CHRISTIAN FORRER THE CLOCKMAKER £ s D 10-Shotes & piggs 3 15 0 6-Young Kattel @ 60 s/p 18 00 0 6-Younger do. @ 40 s/p 12 00 0 10--calves --@-- . 7 10 0 4-Bullocks @ £-0-0 p 20 00 0 9-Cows @ £4--p 36 00 0 1-Small Steear@ 30 s/ 1 10 0 1-Horse Saddle & Bridle 20 00 0 1-Young Bay Stallion 18 00 0 1-Old Horse & one old Mare-Nothing 00 00 0 1-Bale' d faced Mare . 15 00 0 1-Bay Horse 9 00 0 1-Young Bay Colt@ 8 00 0 1-Brown Mare@ 8 00 0 1-Bay Filley @ . 5 00 0 1-Bay Filley with a white star in her face 7 10 0 1-Ro and Colt@ 3 00 0 Unthrashed Wheat in the stock & mow @ 5 s/ per Bushel Unthrashed Rie @ P. ditto @ 3 s per Bushel Unthrashed Oats & etc. @ 20 d per Bushel One stack of Timothy Hay @ 15 00 0 One Ditto@ 5 00 0 Grain and hay for use of the fammeely 100 yds. linnen for the Fameleys use 10 00 0 1-Stack Hay 1 10 0 I-Ditto Stack Hay 2 00 0 Barley unthrashed @ 6 00 0 Hay in the mow ? Hay in one other mow 6 00 0 One other parsall of Hay 5 00 0 To Flax unbroke 1 10 0 I-Stack of Hemp 10 00 0 Corn in the crib @ 3/s p. ? I-Wind Mill @ 2 10 0 Walnut Boards @ 10 s/p for Repairs ? Poplar Boards @ 5 s/p for Repairs to the ? To Two plows and freehold one Wagon 15 00 0 One Harrow Tree and Irons 7 00 0 Hay Rakes and some sundries 0 00 0 £290 10 0 THE FORRER FAMILY IN SWITZERLAND 25 £ s D Briht over and contunowed 290 10 0 3-Hemp Brakes . 1 2 6 I-Cutting Bow (Bar?) 1 0 0 Horse Gears 3 0 0 One Old Waggon 5 0 0 One Grind Stone 0 15 0 Five Bee Hives 1 17 6 Hows Shovels Spaids and forks with sundries 0 15 0 Axes Saws and Sundrey 1 10 0 Cow chains 1 2 0 A lot of old iron 0 5 0 To five Syths and Hangings 0 10 0 To two old copper Kettles, left and willed to the Widow 2 10 0 One Gun@ 2 5 0 for pair Iron fetters 0 8 0 One l\faul and 4 Iron Weadges 0 5 0 15 b'l. Comming W ooll for the Famleys use 1 10 0 One Clock unfinished and clock makers Tools 40 00 0 The Deceased wearing apparal 8 5 0 One Doctrs1 Still, six Beer Scaps, and three Riddels and some salt . 2 16 0 One lott bad Hemp 0 7 6 One side of Soal Leather, and one side upper 1 5 0 2 Sickels 7 /6-nine Bushels flaxseed, and some hemp seed 60 s 3 7 6 Willing Cloath for the Famileys Use THE FOLLOWING WILLED TO THE WIDDOW One Bead Stead feather Bead and Beading 8 5 0 One Chist Books and Sundreys 2 10 0 One Chist 15 s/o; two Bead Steads and Beading £5-10-0 6 5 0 2-chalf Beads Cloes and Bead Steads 2 10 0 17-Baggs @y 2 s/6 d 2 2 6 4-Spinning Wheels 1 00 0 One ·womans Saddle 1 00 0 One Dough Trough and Sundries 0 3 0 16 Chairs one couch and Beading 2 12 0 one Reel 2 s/o Two feather beads Beadstead and cloes £10. 10 2 0 One does press £7-10-0. One Looking Glass & 4 Bottels 4 s/o . 7 14 0 26 CHRISTIAN FORRER THE CLOCKMAKER £ s D One Clock £20-0-0. One chist & three Tabels £2-0-0. 22 00 0 One Cloes Basket 1 s/o one Chalf Beadstead & cloes 15 s/. 00 16 0 £457 00 6 Broht over and Contunoed . £457 00 6 One Dresser 30 s/o, To outer (cutter?) and six Tinnes £3-16-0 5 6 0 Kitchen furniture £3-10-6, one big wheel 5 s/o 3 15 6 Churn, Tubs, Buckets and pails 28 s/o Hhd. & Barrels 40 s/. 3 8 0 One pair Smiths Bellos @ 4 0 0 One note due by Michael W. Mullow for forty B• Wheat @ 5 s/p and four shillings in cash 10 4 0 ·william Lewis and Henry Geiger Joint Note for 3 17 4 To Debts due on Book by Sundries 12 6 1 £499 17 5 The within Goods & Chattel Vallued and appraised by us the 17th day of October 1783. Robert Hamersley Martin Kendrick. We notice among the items mentioned in the inventory of Christian Forrer's Estate, two of especial interest, one is the unfinished clock indicating that his method was to finish one clock before beginning others; the second is the family clock set aside to the Widow. This clock, having wooden works, was willed in Oct. 1802 by the widow to her son Christian Forrer; he in turn left it to his son Christian, from whom it went to his maiden sisters, Elizabeth and Mary Forrer, with whom he lived in Dayton, Ohio. In this home the writer often saw the old clock ticking away and keeping good time. Some years after their brother died, Elizabeth and Mary Forrer sold the clock to Mrs. Henrietta E. (Peirce) Parrott, a granddaughter of their brother Samuel Forrer; here some years later its useful ness ended, for it met with an accident while being carried from one room to another and the works were broken. I suppose the remains are now in the posses sion of one of Mrs. Parrott's daughters in Oakwood, Dayton, Ohio. The Inventory, as a whole, is that of a successful man in his various endeavors. My grandfather, Samuel Forrer of Dayton, Ohio, on one of his trips ran across a clock made by his grandfather, Christian Forrer, the clockmaker; he purchased it and took much pride in it until his death in 1874. The writer has watched him take it apart and clean it many times. The works of this clock were of metal, THE FORRER FAMILY IN SWITZERLAND 27 and it is still in use at the home of my sister, Mrs. Frederic W. Wright, in Ruxton, Md.; it was left to me by Mrs. Mary Forrer Peirce, in 1929, with the request that I pass it on to my sister or her daughters; having no fitting home for it, I ordered it sent directly to Mrs. Wright. A cut of the clock will be found on another page. The burial place of Christian Forrer has not yet been found. Christian and Elizabeth Kendrick Forrer, as the Will indicates, had four sons (all born in Lancaster County), as follows: 2. I. HENRY FORRER, b. in Pennsylvania, Sept. 21, 1761. 3. II. DANIEL FORRER, b. in Pennsylvania, Oct. 6, 1763. 4. III. CHRISTIAN FORRER, b. in Pennsylvania, June 3, 1765. 5. IV. SAMUEL FORRER, b. in Pennsylvania, Nov. 16, 1773. I shall consider each of these sons and his descendants in separate chapters, but before doing so, I wish to record entirely or in part, quite a number of Deeds and various Indentures and other papers, now in my possession, that throw much light upon the lives of the widow, Elizabeth Kendrick Forrer, and that of her sons, subsequent to the death of Christian Forrer, Senior. Some of the indentures were made because sometime in 1789 the widow, Elizabeth Forrer, married one of her next-door neighbors, Jacob Erisman, a widower ,vith adult children. There was much opposition to this marriage from both families, especially so from the Forrer side; in part because of the fact that Samuel Forrer, youngest son of Christian and Elizabeth Forrer, was still a minor, and the estate was not yet settled. In order to prevent any part of Elizabeth's dowry going to Erisman or his family, the following pre-nuptial agreement was drawn up and signed by Jacob Erisman. The original is in my possession. Knmv all men by these Presents that I Jacob Erisman, of Rapho. Township in the County of Lancaster and State of Pennsylvania, yeo man am held and bound unto Martin Kendig of Northumberland County and state aforesaid in the sum of One thousand Pounds-money in gold or silver coin to be paid to the said Martin Kendig, or to his certain Attorney, Executors, Administratorn or Assigns. To which Payment well and truly to be made and done, I bind myself my Heirs, Executors, Administrators, and every of them firmly by these Presents, Sealed with my Seal dated the twenty-third Day of :\Iay in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and Eighty Nine. \Yhereas a marriage is shortly to be had and Solemnized between the above bounden Jacob Erisman, and Elizabeth Forrer, \Vidow and relict of Christian Forrer late of Newbury Township in the County of York and State aforesaid, deceased. And whereas the said Christian Forrer at the time of his Death did leave unto the said Elizabeth a part of his e::;tate, the amount of which cannot now be ascertained. Now the Condition of the above obligation is such that if after 28 CHRISTIAN FORRER THE CLOCKMAKER the said intended marriage had and solemnized between the said Jacob Erisman and Elizabeth Forrer, aforesaid, the said Jacob Erisman his Heirs Executors or Administrators shall or will not claim or have any estate, Right or Title of in to a!ld out of the Estate Real and Personal of her the said Elizabeth so left to her by her said deceased Husband by Will or otherwise and that the said Jacob Erisman shall peaceably and quietly permit and suffer the said Elizabeth in due form of Law to sign Seal publish and declare her last Will and Testament in writing and in and by the same to give, will and bequeath or otherwise dispose of at her free Will and Pleasure, unto and among such person and persons as she shall think proper all the estate real and personal so left to her by her said deceased Husband by Will or otherwise and further in case of the said Jacob Erisman's surviving the said Eliza beth, if then the said Jacob Erisman his Heirs, Executors or Adminis trators or any of them upon reasonable request to him or them in that behalf to be made by any such person or persons to whom to said Elizabeth shall give will and bequeath the aforesaid Estate or any part thereof, shall well and truly deliver or cause to be delivered up all and singular the said Estate come to his Hands, care and possession to the person or persons to whom it is so Willed or bequeathed as aforesaid by the said Elizabeth in such manner as shall be by her appointed. Then the within obligation to be void of none effect or else to be and remain in full force and virtue. Sealed and Delivered } May the twenty-third Anno Domini in the presence of one thousand seven hundred and eighty Francis Galligher nine. Henry Forrer Jacob Erisman (--) Labeled. A marriage Contract for Martin Kendig. It was not necessary to use this instrument, for Jacob Erisman died June 16, 1792 (?), some ten years before his wife Elizabeth. Martin Kendig was a brother to Mrs. Elizabeth Erisman. The Will of Jacob Erisman was signed (or he died) June 16, 1792, and pre sented for probate Nov. 16, 1792; it is recorded in Book "F ," p. 400 at Lancaster, Pa., but would be of little interest here in its entirety and only that part relating to his "Wife Elizabeth" will be presented. I, Jacob Erisman of Rapho. Township in the County of Lancaster and State of Pennsylvania, Farmer, being old and weak of body, etc. Item. I give and bequeath unto my beloved wife Elizabeth, the sum of THE FORRER FAMILY IN SWITZERLAND 29 one hundred pounds money in gold and silver coin to be paid to her out of my personal estate to hold the same to her and her heirs and assigns for ever. Item. I order and it is my Will that my said wife shall have and hold the room wherein I now live in my dwelling house, with a priviledge (sic) to the kitchen and cellar of the same house as occasion may require in manner as we now have and enjoy the same; together with two small gardens which we had and cultivated hitherto and sufficient manure for the same and I also give unto my said wife my corner cup board with my tea ware and as much of my kitchen furniture as she has occasion for and all these privileges and articles she shall and may hold and have during her life if she remains my Widow. and further I order and it is my Will that my sons Jacob and Abraham shall be held to keep the cow and four sheep belonging to my said wife in Fother (sic) and pasture like their own cattle with stable room, and allow her to raise a hog yearly and also to keep some fowls on the premises, and also allow unto her as many aples (sic) for drying and keeping over winter, as she has occasion for; and give and deliver unto her yearly two barrels of good cyder (sic) (if there is fruit on their land) all these articles shall be allowed and delivered to her during her life if she remains my Widow. and I do hereby declare that the bequests, articles and things herein given to my said wife shall be deemed and taken in Lieu and full satisfaction of all her Dower and thirds and right and Title of Dower and thirds of in to and out of my Estate real and Personal, etc., etc. We would be very glad to know just what happened in the lives of Eliza beth, her four sons and her stepchildren, during the years that elapsed before she and three of her sons went to Virginia. The writer feels confident that Eliza beth did not remain fong with the Erismans, but went to live with her sons in York County. For the sake of the record I will give this note, on Henry Kendig's Will, furnished by l\liss Bausman: Henry Kendig died 1756. (Book B., p. 118.) Wife: l\lary. Children: Henry Martin (youngest son). Jacob Elizabeth (later m. Christian Forrer. F.B.) Mary (later m. Benjamin Breckbill. F.B.) He left considerable lands to the sons, not so much to the daughters; but the shares were probably equalized in other ways. 30 CHRISTIAN FORRER THE CLOCKMAKER The following instrument is rather unusual, and the basic reason for making the agreement is not clear, because we know of no kinship between these persons and Christian Forrer. The copy I have is called "Forrer-,Vhimer Bond." A TRUE COPY OF THE BOND Know all men by these (Presents) that I Jacob Whimer of the Township of Lampeter in the County of Lancaster and State of Penn sylvania yeoman am held and firmly Bound unto Elizabeth Erisman late Elizabeth Forrer and Benjamin BroekbiII, Executors of the last Will and Testament of Christian Forrer late of Newberry Township York County deceased in the sum of eight hundred pounds in Gold or Silver coin and in no other currency to be paid to the said Elizabeth Erisman and Benjamin Broekbill or to their certain Attorney Execu tors Administrators or assigns. To which payment well and truly to be made and done I bind myself my heirs Executors Administrators and every of them firmly by this my seal and dated this twenty third day of November in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and ninety-five. The Condition of this Oblation (sic) is such that if the above bound Jacob Whimer his heirs executors and administrators or any of them shall and do well and truly pay or cause to be paid unto the above named Elizabeth Erisman and Benedick (sic) (Benjamin, F.B.) Broekbill or to their certain attorney, executors, administrators or assigns the just and full sum of Four hundred pounds in gold or silver coin and in no other currency, it being the proper money intended for the use of the estate of the said Christian (For(rer) deceased by virtue of a certain agreement maid (sic) by with Christian Miller, deceased, by virtue of a certain agreement maid (sic) by me with Christina Miller, my late Wife, deceased to that purpose in case she should die without issue that the said sum of four hundred pounds should be paid out of my estate back to the estate of the said Christian forrer dec'd. without period or further delay; then the above obligations to be void and none effect or else to be and remain in full force and virtue and the said sum to be paid in three months from and after the date of my decease. Sealed and delivered Jacob ·witmer in presence of us. (t not crossed) Rec'd. this 16 Day of April of A.D. 1799 of \Vhimer in part on the within Bond the sum of fifty pound Rec'd. by me Christian Forrer, Junr. Received the further sum of three hundred and fifty pounds by the hands of Benjamin Brackbill this 5th of May 1805. Christian Forrer. THE FORRER FAMILY IN SWITZERLAND 31 On the back of this Christian Forrer wrote: "Coppy of a bond from Jacob Witmore. To the Executors of Christian Forrer, Senior, for the use of said Forrer's heirs. the above sum I have received and it is due in part to the heirs of Daniel Forrer (Dec'd.) the sum of £100 pennsylvania currency. Christian Forrer." The "True Copy" of this bond must have been carelessly made, since we find several spellings of the maker's name, besides two Christian names for Broekbill, this name which the present day descendants spell Breckbill, in the various docu ments is Breckbill, Brockbill, Brechbill and Broekbill. Samuel Berger of Switzerland gave Christian Forrer Power of Attorney in a letter dated May 1st, 1765; and the executors of Christian Forrer's Estate to Christian Forrer, Junior, by the following Indenture: LETTER OF ATTORNEY TO CHRISTIAN FORRER Know all men by these presents, that we, Benjamin Brechbill, of Strasburg Township Lancaster County, and State of Pennsylvania and Elizabeth Erisman, late widow of Christian Forrer (deceased) of Rapho. Township, County and State aforesaid, and Henry Forrer of Newberry Township York County and State aforesaid, all Executors, of the last vYill and Testament of Christian Forrer, deceased for divers good causes and Considerations us hereunto moving, Have made ordained authorized nominated and appointed and by these presents Do make ordain authorize nominate and appoint Christian Forrer of Lmver Paxton Township, Dauphin County and State of Pennsylvania, ou:' true and lawful attorny for us and in our Name and for the use of Samuel Berger in Switzland, as by virtue of a Letter of Attorney, given by said Samuel Berger, to Christian Forrer, deceased, aforesaid, bearing date the first day of May in the year of our Lord one thous and seven hundred and sixty-five. to recover and take possession of a certain Plantation piece or Tract of Land situate in Donegal Township, in the county of Lancaster and State of Pennsylvania and for our proper use and benefit to ask demand, sue for recovery and receive of any Person or Persons ·whatsoever that above named Plantation, piece or parcel of land Situate in Donegal Township Lancaster County afore said, which is now detained by Henry Shearer of Donegal Township aforesaid and to have use and take all lawful Ways and Means in our name or otherwise for the recovery thereof by attachment, arrest distress or otherwise and to compound and agree for the same, and acquittances or other sufficient discharges for the same for us and in our names to make seal and deliver and to do all other lawful acts and things whatsoever concerning the premises as fully and in eyery Respects as vYe ourselves, or any of us might or could do ·were we per sonally present at the doing thereof, and attornies one or more under 32 CHRISTIAN FORRER THE CLOCKMAKER him for the purposes aforesaid to make and again at his pleasure to revoke ratifying and confirming and by these presents allowing what soever our said attorney shall in our name lawfully do, or cause to be done in and about the premises by virtue of these presents, In witness whereof, we have hereunto set our hands and seals this Twenty second Day of February in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and ninety two. hir Sealed and Delivered } Elizabeth F E M Erisman in the presence of us. mark Jacob Erisman, Junior Henry Forrer. Our forebears were possessed of good business instincts and believed in recording all their transactions in black and white; so when in his financial dealings with his mother, Christian Forrer finds he is indebted to her more than he can pay and his mother forgives him part of the debt. The figures making the date, in the paper recording this event, are undecipherable, but I think it 1789, and the balancing of accounts may have been in anticipation of Elizabeth Forrer's mar riage to Jacob Erisman. THE AGREEMENT Articles of Agreement made and fully agreed upon by and between Elizabeth Forrer of the Township of Newberry and County of York and State of Pennsylvania of the one part, and Christian Forrer of Township County and State aforesaid, of the other part. Witnesseth that the said Elizabeth Forrer having settled accompts with the said Christian Forrer and it hereby appears that the said Christian Forrer stands justly indebted to the said Elizabeth Forrer. In the just sum of one hundred and forty-eight pounds, which the said Christian Forrer acknowledgeth justly due to her on account of her Dowry. Now the said Elizabeth Forrer in consideration of maternal affec tion and Duty and divers other good motives and causes moving her there unto, doth by these presents forever Quit claim Right Title or Demand of for and to the amount of one hundred pounds of said above mentioned sum, as if she had received it. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this fifteenth Day of April A. Domini 11, --. (? Probably 1789. F.B.) Hir Sealed and Delivc,ed } Elizabeth E F Forrer (Seal) In presence of Mark Henry Forrer Christian Gyer (?) THE FORRER FAMILY IN SWITZERLAND 33 Christian Forrer wrote on the back "A Settlement between my mother and me." There was a custom among the settlers in Pennsylvania and Virginia, and doubtless other states, of girls being bound out in other families; and the follow ing indenture shows how it was done in at least one case. INDENTURE This Indenture made the Second Day of June, one thousand seven hundred and eighty-seven. Witnesseth that Susanah Wieselle Daughter of John Peter Wieselle of Dauphin County and State of Pennsylvania hath by these presents of her voluntary will and by the consent of her father John Peter Wieselle bind herself apprentice to Elizabeth furror (sic) of York County and State aforesaid to serve her the said Elizabeth furror Her heirs from this day of the date hereof and during the full term of Eleven years and six months fully to be completed and ended at expiration of which time the said apprentice will be Eighteen years of age all which time the said apprentice her said mistress faithfully shall serve her secrets (?) keep her lawful commands gladly every where obey and in all things behave herself as a faithful and honest apprentice ought to do and the said mistress or her heirs shall provide and procure for the said apprentice meat drink washing and aparel (sic) and lodging during the said term and the said mistress is to learn the said apprentice to read and to give her one new suit of aparel (sic) and her necessary clothes and for the due performance of the above covenant and agreement the parties bindeth themselves to the other this day and date first above written. in the presence of Mary Hamersly her Robert Hamersly Elizabeth t> forrer mark On the back is written: "York County p.- The ,vi thin Indenture executed and acknowledged the second Day of June 1787 before me one of the Justices of the Court of Common Pleas for the said county. Robert Hamersly." The two documents following are of no importance at this time, and they are inserted because we have so little direct information about Daniel Forrer, and these notes are in his handwriting and each has two of his signatures. FIRST NOTE Received this 18th Day of April 1799 twenty Dollars Cash of Christian Forrer the same I promice to pay twelv (sic) month after 34 CHRISTIAN FORRER THE CLOCKMAKER Date with intrest (sic) I also Received a note on demand on Michael Koons the same I promise to pay to sd. Christian Forrer. \Vhen I have received it from Said Koons the sum of £1-12-3. Daniel Forrer I have Received the above of Michael Koons. Witness my hand Daniel Forrer. April the 26, 1800, I received in Lone (sic) (loan) of Christian Forrer the sum of fifty pounds by the hand of George Schebili payable on Demand. Witness my hand. Daniel Forrer. Daniel Forrer Note for £50 penns Currency all in Daniel's handwriting and ink. In another hand and ink below, is: Received for the with in full. No signature. Elizabeth Erisman and her sons Henry, Christian and Samuel Forrer, moved to Virginia, but it is not clear whether all ,vent at the same time or not; the records seem to inuichte Christian and Samuel were interested in land there before Henry. Elizabeth does not seem to have acquired land. She died there and was buried in a little burial plot, not far from the site of the large Inn which burned many years ago. She is buried there as "Elizabeth Forrer," instead of Elizabeth Erisman, owing to the sons' dislike for the marriage. The late Mr. John N. Chap- . man of Luray, Va., said he remembered hearing his mother tell about it. The tombstone is marked: Sacred to the memory of Elizabeth Forrer, who departed this life December 29th, 1802, aged 67 (47?) years 11 months and 8 days. In the midst of Life We are in death. *(Plainly 47, June 10, 1937.) I saw the stone Oct. 6, 1916, when the figures 67 were so worn by the elements that the 6 looked like a four. When Albert Forrer Gardner of Yazoo City, l\Iiss., saw it a dozen or more years before it was still 67. * Clear cut in white marble, doubtless mistake by stone cutter, most surely 67 yrs. age. F. B. THE FORRER FA~HLY IN SWITZERLAND 35 \YILL OF ELIZABETH FORRER ERISMAN, nee KENDRICK (OR KENDIG) In the name of God Amen I Elizabeth Widow and relic (sic) of Jacob Erisman, dee. of the county of Shenandoah and State of Virginia do hereby make and ordain in this my last Will and Testament in man ner and form following that is to say (1st) It is my will that the expenses of my funeral and my just debts be paid out of what personal estate I may die possest of. (2) I give and bequeath to my son Samuel, my tea Table to him and his heirs. (3rd) It is my Will that the residue of my estate be divided as nearly as may be into four equal parts. (4th) I give and bequeath to the three children of my son Henry viz: Samuel, Mary and Elizabeth one of the said fourth parts of my estate to be paid and delivered to them when they come to be of lawful age by my Executors herein after named to them and their heirs. (5) One other fourth part of my said Estate I give and bequeath to the children of my son Daniel to them and their heirs to be paid and deliv ered by my Executors when the said children shall arrive to the lawful age. (6th) To my son Christian and his heirs I give and bequeath one other fourth part of my Estate in which is to be included my clock with the case belonging to it to be valued at sixty dollars and a small mettle (.sic) pot valued at five dollars. ( 7th) To my son Samuel and his heirs I give and bequeath the other fourth part of my said Estate in which part is to be included one mettle pot and a copper Kettle which are together valued to twenty dollars. (8th) It is my \Vill that such part of my estate as at my decease may bein money or in bonds for money lent out shall bear legal interest until the time the same shall become payable to the children of my said sons Henry and Daniel as the said children may severly (sic) arrive at lawful age. (9th) In that clause of my Will bequeathing the one fourth of my Estate to my son Henry's three children it is my will that my Executors shall be at Liberty to apply the interest in aid of the necessities of my said son Henry and even to encroach on the principal for that purpose should it in their opinion be found necessary and in case such disbursements are made by my Executors they are to be allo,ved in settling with the said children of my said son Henry as aforesaid. (10th) It is my Will that no sale shall be made of what personal estate I may die posscst of being fully confident my Exectors will to the best of their judgement faithfully value the same in the distribution thereof. (11th) and Lastly I hereby nominate and appoint my sons Christian 36 CHRISTIAN FORRER THE CLOCKMAKER Forrer and Samuel Forrer Executors of this my last Will and Testament in witness whereof I have here unto set my hand and affixed my seal this eighteenth day of October one thousand eight hundred and two. her Elizabeth X Erisman (Seal) mark Signed sealed published and declared as the last Will and Testament of the said Elizabeth Erisman, in the presence of Wm. T. Marye \Vm. Abbott and Joseph Roth. At a court for the county of Shenandoah on Monday the 7th day of March 1803. This last Will and Testament of Elizabeth Erisman, dec'd. was proven by the oaths of William Marye and William Abbott Wit nesses thereto and ordered to be recorded and on motion of Christian Forrer and Samuel Forrer the executors therein named ,vho made oath and together with Joseph Stickler and Samuel Stover their securities entered into and acknowledged their bond in the penalty of ten thous and dollars conditioned as the law directs a probate thereto in due form is granted them. Teste. P. Williams C.S.C. A copy teste: Otto V. Pence This is recorded at Woodstock, Va., and the copy was sent me by C. S. J. Gilbert. Elizabeth Erisman died in what is now Page county, perhaps at the residence of one of her sons, but of this I have no proof. Fortunately I have a memorandum of the share Christian Forrer received from his mother's estate. From the amount he received the bond, the executors were called upon to furnish, seems to have been excessive, but I do not know the relative values of the Dollar and £ at the time. CHRISTIAN FoRRER's SHARE Dr. Christian Forrer, with the Estate of Elizabeth Erisman, Deceased, Cr. £ s D 1803 To 1 bond No. 41 £101, 4 101 4 June 6 To 1 ditto No. 55 101, 4 101 4 To Cash in hand 36, 10, 9 36 10 9 To Clock & case & small Metal pot 19 10 To Sundry Clothing 57 18 6 THE FORRER FAMILY IN SWITZERLAND 37 This foots up £316 6s 15d or something over $1,580, so perhaps the bond was not so excessive after all. The clock and case mentioned in this memorandum, passed on to Christian Forrer's son Christian, and shortly after his death it was bought from his sisters, Elizabeth and Mary, by a niece, Mrs. Henrietta (Peirce) Parrott. It had wooden works and in moving it from one room to another it was dropped, breaking the works. It was made and used by Christian Forrer, Senior. It is in the possession of one of Mrs. Parrott's daughters. The distribution of all of Christian Forrer's estate has not been determined by records so far discovered; but we have sufficient data to show enough for our present needs; and I have no doubt an exhaustive search in the records of York and Lancaster and Dauphin counties, Pa., would reveal the rest. In the York County Records, Mr. George R. Prowell finds that on June 3, 1794, Henry Forrer and Wife, Jane, sold to Jacob Eshelman and Jacob Graff for two thousand pounds that tract of land beginning at the Chestnut tree adjoining Michael Simpson's land, owned by the late Christian Forrer. This tract of land contains one hundred and ninety-four acres, being the main part of the two hundred and twelve acres bought by the late Christian Forrer in 1774. This farm lies in Newberry Township, York County, and is now (1923) in Fairview To,vnship which was formed out of Newberry in 1803. After 1800, Captain Michael Simpson who commanded a company of York County Troops in the first expedition against Canada in 1775, owned this ferry and farm nearly twenty years and died there. He bec:;.me a Brigadier General in the York County ::\lilitia after 1800. By a singular coincidence I (Prowell) was born on a farm near Harrisburg, and only a short distance from the Forrer ferry property. In the Recorder's office at York, Pa., Mr. Prowell also found that Daniel Forrer and Barbara his wife, on Mar. 1, 1792, deeded to Frederick Switzer of Lower Allen Township, Cumberland County, and adjoining Newberry Township, his Daniel Forrer's interc:ot in the farm of his father, Christian Forrer, for the sum of nine hundred pounds. The land Switzer bought from Daniel Forrer was fifteen acres of an island in the Susquehanna River, and the ferry right across the rivrr. This ferry right included a small part of the original tract of two hundred t"·elve acres owned by Christian Forrer. PrmYell says: In reply to your inquiry about the location of this land, the Deed given by Daniel Forrer to Frederick Switzer, described it as adjoining the land first owned by John Harris and in 1790 by Michael Simpson. This deal proves that the Christian Forrer farm and ferry adjoined the Simp f'on ferry property on the \Yest, and also adjoined LO\ver Allen Town ship, Cumberland County. The Yellow Breeches Creek is the dividing line between the two counties. Newcumberland, a prosperous town, is in 38 CHRISTIAN FORRER THE CLOCK\iAKER the extreme lower end of Cumberland County, two miles from Harris burg. At the present time this Forrer farm is owned by a German Count. His wife was the daughter of a Harrisburg banker, and inherited the property forty years ago. This Count is a novel sort of character and has lately laid out a small town on the farm facing the river. New Market, right below, is built on the Simpson farm. For many years and until lately, the Simpson farm, which is valuable, was owned and occupied by Jacob S. Haldeman, whom Abraham Lincoln appointed minister to Sweden. During the World War the Simpson Farm was taken possession of by the U. S. Government and upon it large buildings were erected, which are now being removed. Mr. Prowell said General Simpson had a graveyard on his farm where his slaves were buried; also that on an early assessment roll, Simpson was named as owning six slaves, but Christian Forrer owned none. Miss Bausman finds in Harrisburg Records of Deeds in Book D-1-80, that Elizabeth Forrer of Newberry Township, York County, on May 23, 1789, trans ferred to Daniel Forrer of the same, one hundred forty acres of land in Paxton Township, Dauphin County, and eight acres, part of an island, in Susquehanna River, Cumberland County, at the mouth of the Yellow Breeches Creek (this creek empties into the Susquehanna River, 3 miles below Harrisburg on the opposite side, being the boundb,ry line between York and Cumberland Counties). It was obtained April 15, 1785, from John and Sophia Eply of Lancaster Borough, as will appear in Deed Book Z-269-Lancaster. John and Sophia Eply purchased from Charles IGug's Administrators, Lan caster Borough, Mar. 22, 1783, one hundred and forty acres in Paxton Township, one of the adjoiners to this tract being Jacob Erisman; also eight acres part of an island in Susquehanna. "Beginning at a post, thence by Christian Furry's part etc." Mr. Prowell states that when he was a boy the watermelons were particu larly good on this island. Mrs. Charles H. Coldren of Lancaster, Pa., has made abstracts of a number of Deeds and other papers recorded in Lancaster for me, and I will place them all here, in spite of the fact that a few have already been given in part elsewhere. FORRER DATA Indenture 25 May 1765 between Christian Forrer of Lampeter town ship, clockmaker, and Elizabeth his wife, one of the daughters of Henry Kendrick of the one part and Benjamin Brackbill of Strasburg township County and Province aforesaid of the other part. By Indenture dated May 1, 1751 Christian Hare of Lancaster County and Mary his wife conveyed to Henry Kendrick of the same place a tract of land contain- THE FORRER FAMILY IN SwITZERLAND 39 ing twenty two acres lying in Strasburg township (deed book L, p. 91). By Indenture of the 13th of March 1753, Henry Good of Lancaster County sold to Henry Kendrick (alias Kendig) a tract in Strasburg tovmship containing eight and one half acres (deed book L, p. 90) making a total of 30,½ acres. The aforesaid Henry Kendrick (alias Kendig) made his last will and testament in 1756 in which he devised to his two daughters Elizabeth and (above named as the wife of Christian Forrer) Mary, now the wife of Benjamin Brackbill, this tract of 30~1 acres; tract adjoined John Brackbill and Abraham Kendrick. Now for the sum of Fifty pounds paid by Benjamin Brackbill the aforesaid Christian and Elizabeth Forrer quit claim their rights in the tract of eight acres and their rights in one half of the tract of twenty two acres. John Brackbill Christian Forrer James Webb Jr. Elizabeth Forrer. County of Lancaster, State of Pennsylvania, Deed Book "N," Vol. 3, p. 162. Indenture March 25, 1774 between Christian Forrer of Lampeter town ship, County of Lancaster, clockmaker, and Elizabeth his wife of the one part and Francis Smith of the other part, blacksmith, also of Lam peter township. Consideration nine hundred and fifty pounds; tract in Lampeter township adjoining Jacob Howser, Hare's Road, great road to Lancaster containing fifty acres. This tract was sold by Henry Carpenter to Daniel Carpenter, December 10, 1743. Daniel Carpenter and :Magdelena his wife under date of July 1, 1759, sold to Jacob Car penter and the said Jacob Carpenter on the 13th June 1760 sold to Daniel Furrer who by deed dated 5 July 1762 sold to Christian Forrer: a second tract of land adjoining William Hains, Rudolph Hains and Frederick Saeger containing 18 acres 42 perches; tract bought of Rudolph Hains 18 May 1765. Christian signs in German Calvin Cooper, John Herr. Elizabeth Forrer. Deed Book "Y," p. 123. Indenture 15 April 1785 between Sophia Epply and John Epply and Catharine wife of John Epply of the township of Paxtang county of Dau phin of the one part and Elizabet Forrer of Newberry township county of York of the other part. Sophia Epply and John Epply by divers deeds from the Administrators of Charles Klug to the aforesaid Sophia Epply and John Epply recorded in deed book Z, p. 26, became entitled to one half part of an island in the Susquehanna River opposite the mouth of the Yellow Breeches Creek which divided Cumberland and York Counties, containing about eight and three quarters acres; now 40 CHRI3TL\N FORRER THE CLOCKMAKER for sixty-nine pounds Sophia Epply, John Epply and Catharine his wife convey to Elizabeth Forrer their moiety in the island. Jonathan McClure Sophia Epply (signs in German) James Crouch John Epply Catharine Epply County of Dauphin, State of Pa., Deed Book A, Vol. 1, p. 179. (Eliz. Forrer buys !·2 of island. Apr. 15, 1785.) Indenture 13 November 1787 between John Epply and Katharine his ·wife of the County of Dauphin and Sophia Epply his mother of the same place of the one part and Arthur Chambers of the other part. Charles Klug of the Borough of Lancaster owned a tract of land on the River Susquehanna containing 144 a 136 p. Susanna and Charles Klug and Frederick Frick were appointed administrators of thr afore said Charles Klug and on December 3 1783 real estate wm, ;,old to John and Sophia Epply and the deed was dated 22 March 1783. ?\ow for the consideration of 120 p the aforesaid John and Sophia Epply sell the tract on the Susquehanna River adjoining Felix Landis, Susque hanna River, Jacob Irisman and also all right and title to the frrry and ferry landings on the said river and all that which belongs to the old ferry. :Michael Simpson John Epply John Joseph Henry Catharine Epply Acknowledge receipt. Sophia Epply. Deed Book B, Vol. 1, p. 28. Indenture 24 Oct. 1795 between John Eppley of the township of Lower Paxtang and Elizabeth his wife and Sophia Eppley and Felix Landis; tract of land in the said township on the Susquehanna River adjoining the tract sold to Arthur Chambers, Felix Landis, Henry Fulton, a run of water and land sold to Andrew Shrenk containing 40 ;,2 a considera tion 500 p. Tract which the administrators of Charles Klug sold to the aforesaid John and Sophia Eppley 22 March 1783 (Z, 269) (One admin istrator of Charles Klug not clear may be Frederick Teri ck). Deed Book I, Vol. 1, p. 3. Indenture 24 Oct. 1795 between John Eppley and his wife Elizabeth of the township of Lower Paxton and Sophia Eppley of the one part and Andrew Shrienk of the other part; tract in LO\ver Paxton township on the banks of the River Susquehanna adjoining the Chambers tract, Felix Landis, Henry Fult and Christian Furrer containing 4B2 a; consideration 600 p; tract of land part of the Charles Klug estate. Alexander Berryhill Elisha Green. Ibid, p. 9. THE FORRER FAMILY IN SWITZERLAND 41 Indenture 27 Sept. 1796 between Christian Forrer and Elizabeth Forrer of Lower Paxton township of the one part and George Schnebley of Lebanon township. Jacob Erisman and Otil his wife by indenture dated 13 May 1786 sold to Elizabeth Forrer and Christian Forrer a tract of land in Paxton township Lancaster County (C, Vol. 1, p. 414 shows that John Erisman and wife of Rapho twp Lancaster County sold to Elizabeth Forrer and Christian Forrer of Newberry township York County 13 May 1786) Elizabeth Forrer sold to Christian Forrer (D, Vol. 1, p. 82 shows that Elizabeth Forrer was of Newberry town ship York County and her son Christian of the same place; deed dated 23 May 1789) Tract contained 1616 acres 112 perches. Ibid, p. 309. (Christian and Mother sell 1616 acres.) Indenture 9 Oct. 1801 between Christian Forrer of Shenandoah County Commonwealth of Virginia and Elizabeth his wife late Elizabeth Neidig daughter of Abraham Neidig late of Paxton township, now Sweetara township Dauphin County, deceased; consideration 370 p; release all rights in the estate of Abraham Neidig to John Neidigh. Christian Forrer Elizabeth Forrer Acknowledged in Shenandoah County Virginia 9 Oct. 1801. Deed Book N, Vol. 1, p. 451. (Quit Claim Christian et ux land in Paxton Twp Dauphin Co. to wife's bro.) Indenture 23 :May 1789 between Elizabeth Forrer of Newberry twp. and Christian Forrer of the same place. Consideration 48 p; one half of a tract of land in Paxton twp. in the County of Dauphin on the Susque hanna River adjoining the lands of Charles Klug Henry Cunningham Chambers land containing 195 a. This was a part of a tract of 326 a which John Barr High Sheriff of Dauphin County took as property of Frederick Stoner and sold to Charles Klug 9 Sept. 1766. John Potts and wife Ruth sold to Charles Klug 2 Sept. 1766 sold tract of land to Charles Klug. Charles Klug and wife Susanna on the 17th May 1777 sold to Jacob Erisman of Lancaster County (Y, 293) and Jacob Eris man and Ottila his wife by indenture 13 May 1786 sold to Elizabeth and Christian Forrer (C, 414). l\Iichael Kapp Elizabeth E. X F. Forrer J Montgomery Seal Deed Book D, Vol. 1, p. 82. (Eliz. Forrer to son Christian.) Indenture 12 Dec. 1787 between John Eppley of Paxton twp. and Eliza beth his wife and Sophia Eppley, widow, of the one part and Henry Fulton of the town of Louisburg in the same county; land on the Sus quehanna River adjoining John Knoops, Henry Cunningham, Jacob 42 CHRISTIAN FORRER THE CLOCKMAKER Irisman containing 144 a 136 p; consideration 177 p by Henry Fulton the above Eppleys sell to Henry Fulton fifty acres of the above tract adjoining Philip Sandas, Stephen Bishop, Christian Furrys and John Appley. Deed Book C, Vol. 1, p. 140. Indenture 4 April 1788 between John Eppley of Paxton township yeo man and Elizabeth his wife and Sophia Eppley of the same place of the one part and George Lesher of the same place of the other part; con sideration 12 pounds; tract in Paxton township adjoining Henry Fulton, John and Sophia Eppley and Felix Landis containing 2 a; part of the Klug estate. Ibid, p. 325. Samuel Forrer of the township of Ruffoe in the County of Lancaster State of Pennsylvania, youngest son of the late Christian Forrer of the County of York deceased. The said Christian Forrer in his lifetime was seized of a tract of land situate in Newberry township bounded by the lands of William Chesney deceased, William Willis and others and the River Susquehanna containing two hundred and twelve acres and also a moity in a certain island containing about twenty eight acres. The aforesaid Christian Forrer made his last will and testament dated 18 October 1782 in which he devised the Ferry House and fifteen acres of land and the ferry, part of the above tract and one half of the island, to his son Daniel subject to the payment of Legacies of the children of which the said Samuel forrer is one. Now in consideration of the sum of seventy five pounds paid by Daniel Forrer the said Samuel Forrer re leased and forever quit-claims to the said Daniel Forrer all his right and title in and to the above tract of fifteen acres, the ferry and the moiety in the island. Dated 30 March 1796, witnessed by Thomas For ster and Alexander Berryhill. Samuel Forrer. County of York, State of Pennsylvania, Deed Book 2L, p. 333, Abstract. (Samuel Forrer Q. C. to Daniel F. any right, etc.) Indenture 3 June 1794 between Henry Forrer and Jane his wife of Newberry township and Jacob Eshelman of Strasburg Township Lan caster County and Jacob Groff of the same place. Consideration two thousand pounds; tract in Newberry Township adjoining Capt. .Michael Simpson, land formerly John Harris deceased, ·William and James Rankin, Christian Cauffman and \Yilliam \Yillis containing 1\:l7 a; tract of land formerly owned by Christian Furrer who by will devised the above tract of land if said Henry chose to take same. Excepting and reserving to the said Henry Forrer and his heirn the full free and THE FORRER FAMILY IN SWITZERLAND 43 undisturbed use of the burying ground which is now enclosed on said premises containing about one quarter of an acre with the right of ingress and egress. Alexander Berryhill Henry Forrer Christian (German) Jane Forrer. Deed Book 2K, p. 454. (Henry F. sells his patrimony. Burial Ground.) Indenture 23 March 1774 between Jacob Epley of the township of New berry, County of York, Province of Penna. and Eve his wife of the first part and Christian Furrer of the township of Lancaster County of Lancaster and Province aforesaid of the other part. Tract of land on the Susquehanna River adjoining the land of John Harris containing two hundred and twelve acres. Tract which the Proprietaries by patent dated 23 Aug. 1756 granted to Richard Peters (A, 19, p. 207) and the said Richard Peters by deed dated 10 Sept. 1756 sold to John Potts who died leaving a son Samuel Potts as his Executor. The aforesaid Samuel Potts on 13 Jan. 1772 sold the tract of 212 acres and one half of an island to Jacob Epley and Eve his wife now for the consideration of one thousand six hundred and seventy two pounds sell the above tract of 212 a and a moiety of one half of the island in the River Sus quehanna containing about 15 a with a patent for a ferry over said Sus quehanna from the first of March 1770 for seven years for which he was to pay one pound sterling to the Proprietors. James Rankin Jacob Eppley John Rowan. Eve Eppley. Deed Book 2B, p. 298. (C. F., Sr., buys York Co. farm½ island and Ferry rights.) Indenture dated 31 J\-Iarch 1792 between Daniel Furry of the County of York, township of Newberry State of Pennsylvania and Barbara his wife of the one part and Frederick Switzer of the township of Allen County of Cumberland of the other part. Christian Furrey late of New berry Township was seized of a tract of land containing two hundred and twelve acres and one half part of an island in the River Susque hanna containing fifteen acres bounded by the River, the land of John Harris, now Michael Simpson containing two hundred and twelve acres which ,vas granted to Richard Peters by patent from the Pro prietaries 23 August 17 56 (Recorded in patent Book A, Vol. 19, p. 207) and the aforesaid Richard Peters by deed of Sept. 10, 17 56 conveyed the tract to John Potts (recorded in Lancaster in deed book N, p. 371) John Potts died leaving his son Samuel as his Executor and the said Executor ,,old the aforesaid tract on Jan. 13 1772 to Jacob Epley also sold to Epley one half of the island. Jacob Epley and Eve his wife on March 23 44 CHRISTIAl'. FORRER THE CLOCK:.\L\KER 1774 sold to Christian Furry now deceased, the above tract containing 212 a also one half of the island and a patent for a ferry across the said River Susquehanna patent from March 1 1770 for seven years paying to the Proprietaries one pound sterling every year so long as Christian Furry shall occupy the Ferry (B.B., 298) in his will dated October 18, 1782 devised that if his land should be divided fifteen acres with the ferry should go to one son and the remainder of the land to the other son the eldest son to have first choice, reserving to his Yvife Dower rights in the aforesaid lands and ferry. The lands were divided as directed and Daniel Furry chose to take the ferry house and fifteen acres of land and one half of the island according to the will. And whereas Jacob Erisman and Elizabet his wife, widow and relict of the aforesaid deceased, on 29 March 1792 released to Daniel Furry the rights of the said Elizabet in the above tract. Daniel Furry hath fully paid and satis fied his brother Christian Furry now of full age as was due and payable under 30 March instant and hath paid to Samuel Furry youngest son of the deceased his share, Samuel yet being a minor. Sophia Epley and John Epley by virtue of divers conveyances and assurances in a deed from the administrator of Charles Klug deceased, became entitled to one half of the above island containing 8¾ a and 19 perches and where as Sophia and John Epley and Catharine his wife by Indenture dated 15 April 1785 granted their moiety of the island to Elizabet Furry now the wife of Jacob Erisman, said indenture recorded in Dauphin County in deed book A, Vol. 1, p. 179. And whereas the said Elizabeth Furry previous to her marriage with Jacob Erisman by Indenture dated 23 :.\fay 1789 granted to Daniel Furry all her moiety of one half part of the afore said Island subject to the aforesaid Indenture (Dauphin County Deed Book D, Vol. 1, p. 80). Now Daniel and Barbara Furry for the consid eration of nine hundred pounds in hand paid by Frederick Switzer have sold the ferry house and fifteen acres of land adjoining the Susque hanna, Henry Furry, \Villiam \Villis also the island in the River Susque hanna opposite the above fifteen acres and the mouth of the Yellow Breeches Creek containing 1T. :.! acres 38 perches. Christian Forrer Daniel Forrer Alexander Berryhill. Barbara Forrer. Deed Book 2H, p. 457. (Daniel F. sells his patrimony.) Will of Henry Kendig of Strasburg township Lancaster County, yeo man; beloved wife Mary one hundred pounds and to have the use of the plantation during her widowhood or until the son Henry shall arrive at the age of twenty one years; to have the use of the stone house. At the age of twenty one years son Henry to have the plantation of t,vo hun dred acres for which he is to pay to the other heirs the sum of eight THE FORRER FAMILY IN SWITZERLAND 45 hundred and fifty pounds. (3) Son Henry to provide his mother with grain and flax; wife Mary to have the pewter and copper Son Henry to pay the other children twenty five pounds. Eldest son (1) Jacob to have one hundred and fifty acres of land adjoining John Miller. The youngest son Martin (5) to have one hundred and fifty acres of land adjoining that of Jacob and John Resh, provision made for the division of the tract of three hundred acres. T,rn daughters (2) Elizabeth and Mary (4) to have thirty acres of land adjoining John Brackbill and Abraham Kindig for which they are to pay two hundred and thirty nine pounds; estate to be divided equally among the children, share and share alike. Executors brother Abraham Kindig, friend Christian Hare and son Jacob Executors; dated 20 January 1756 probated Feb. 9, 1756. Witnesses, John Hare and Henry Shank. County of Lancaster, State of Pennsylvania, Will Book B, p. 118, Abstract. (Eliz. b. Jan. 21, 1735 ..Married Christian Forrer, Sept. 16, 1760.) Indenture 25 May 1765 between Christian Forrer and wife Elizabeth and Everard Gruber; consideration 125 pounds. Five and one half acres of the twenty-two acre tract conveyed to Benjamin Brackbill as recorded in N, Vol. 3, p. 162. Also deeds in SS, 447 and Z, Vol. 3, p. 453. From the releases in the estate of Peter Eckman it appears that Eliza beth the ,vife of Peter Eckman was late the wife of one Henry Kendig. Also a will of Henry Kendig recorded in Lancaster County. Henry Sr. (May be Henry, Jr.) Deed Book TT, p. 444. Henry Forrer the Oldest Son CHAPTER II 2. I. We have very little material regarding Henry Forrer, oldest son of Christian and Elizabeth Forrer. He was the only son of age when his father's "\Vill was written; and the first act recorded of him is his signature as witness to Jacob Erisman's pre-nuptial contract, May 23, 1789; and the next when he and his wife, Jane, deeded his part of his father's estate to Jacob Eshelman and Jacob Graff, June 3, 1794. "\Ye first find Henry Forrer as grantee in the following Deed recorded at Wood stock, Ya., Deed Book "L," p. 525: This Indenture, made the eleventh day of June in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and ninety-nine; between Jfary Strickler, vVidow and relict of Benjamin Strickler, deceased, Samuel Strickler and Christian (sic) his wife, Jfichael Road and Ann his wife, of Michael Roads, Daniel Strickler and David Strickler, deceased, who died intestate, all of the County of Shenandoah and State of Virginia, of the one part, and Henry Forrer, of the same County and State, of the other part; . . . First a tract of land containing 276 acres, more or less; Second a tract of land containing 187 ½ acres, more or less; Third, a tract of land con tainmg 6 acres, more or less; for the consideration of four thousand dollars . . . her Signed sealed and delivered Mary X Strickler seal mark in the presence of, his Jacob Rinker Samuel X Strickler seal Jacob Bond mark David Ross. l\Iichael Road seal her Ann X Road seal mark Admitted to record Daniel Strickler seal Tuesday, June 11, 1799. David Strickler seal A Copy: Tebte: Otto Y. Pence. Clerk--C.C.S.C. Dr. Timothy P. Kendrick, a grandson of Henry Forrer, is said to have occupied the Henry Forrer farm. HENRY FORRER THE OLDEST SoN 47 It will be noticed in the Will of Elizabeth Forrer Erisman, that she left one fourth of her estate to the three children of her son Henry Forrer, whereas he had four children; this is because the Will was written in 1802, and the fourth child was born in 1810. The unaccountable thing is why she did not leave the inheritance to Henry himself. I have thought it possible that he may have been very ill at the time, or perhaps he was in financial difficulties, and I rather incline to the latter view. It may be of interest, now, to describe Henry Forrer's "Old Family Bible," as described by Mrs. Martha Bell (Gatewood) Compton (widow of Dr. Joseph B. Compton of Bentonville, Va., and daughter of Wright Gatewood and Jane Kendrick) which she wrote for Mrs. Charles H. Harmon, with the records con tained in it. Memoranda supplied by Mrs. Jos. B. Compton of Bentonville, Virginia-From the Old Bible of Henry Forrer, of Harrisburgh, Pa., bought the 24th of March, 1798. This Henry Forrer married Jane Patterson, August (?), 1789. Memoranda by Mrs. Martha Bell Compton, Widow of Dr. Joseph B. Compton of Bentonville, Va. (a daughter of Wright Gatewood and Jane Kendrick). Bentonville is now (the memoranda bore dates 1790-1891) in Warren County-originally was part of "Dunsmore" County, named for Lord Dunmore, Royal Governor of Virginia at the opening of the American Revolution, originally taken from Frederic County in 1772, and renamed Shenandoah in 1777, from which Page County in part was taken in 1831, and Warren, in part, in 1836. The Memoranda desired, is taken from the "Old Forrer Bible," in her possession, descending or inherited from her Forrer ancestry through her Mother, Jane Kendrick. The Bible referred to, measures (its outside cover) 10" x 16", and is enclosed in an extra cover of calf skin, homemade, and is entitled "The Holy Bible" containing the Old and New Testaments: Translated out of the original tongues: and with the former translations diligently, compared and revised, and the Apocrypha with marginal references. Philadelphia: Printed for Berryman and Co.; by Jacob Berryman. l\IDCCXGVI. (1796). On the first Fly-leaf, is ,vritten "Henry Forrer Family Bible, of Harris burgh, The 24th day of :March 1798-Price 12 dollars. 2. I. HENRY FORRER, oldest child of Christian and Elizabeth Forrer, was born in Lancaster County, Pa., September 21, 1761; he died December 8, 1812, at Luray, Va., and was buried there; in August 1789, he married in Lancaster County, 48 CHRISTIAN FORRER THE CLOCK~L-\KER Pa., Jane Patterson, daughter of Robert Patterson (d. Sept. 30, 1792, aged 48 years, 6 months, 25 days) and his wife. Jane was born April 23, 1770; died Septem ber 5, 1836, and is buried at Luray, Va. Henry and Jane (Patterson) Forrer had four children: 6. a-1. Samuel Forrer, born Apr. 21, 1790. (See belo1'·.) 7. a-2. Mary Forrer, born Nov. 21, 1791. (See under No. 7.) 8. a-3. Elizabeth Forrer, born Dec. 23, 1793. (See under No. 8.) 9. a-4. Jane Catherine Forrer, born Nov. 29 (or 22), 1810. (See under No. 9.) NO. 6 SAMUEL FORRER 6. a-1. SAMUEL FoRRER, born April 21, 1790, in Pennsylvania. Samuel Forrer moved to Virginia with his parents and spent most of his life there; he never mar ried and was known to his friends as "Bachelor Sam." He is known to have made several trips to what was then considered the West. He accompanied his sister Jane Catherine Forrer Utz and her fami;y to Missouri in 1855, and helped them establish their new home; he made other ,·isits there; he also visited his cousins in Dayton, Ohio. In one of the visits to Dayton, just before the outbreak of the War bebveen the States, he ,vas visitin;:; y;ith Christian, Elizabeth and :Mary Forrer, who kept a small hotel called the ":.\font gomery House," situated on the north side of Third Street, at the Canal Basin; while here during a lengthy stay he was not very judicious in discussing the live questions of the day, especially those of sectional controversy, and there were even veiled threats of personal hurt. Thinking to avoid trouble, my mother wrote him an anonymous note telling of the murmurings. "Bachelor Sam" slipped away and none of the family knew what became of him. My mother's younger sister Mary told me about this about 1916 or 1917; it was in 1921 that I was able to tell her the sequel to the story. In 1921, I went to Lebanon, Pa., to see what I could learn about Daniel Forrer and his descendants, and while there one of the family said: "Can you tell me whom the Samuel Forrer was who chopped wood on 'the mountain' all winter just before the War?" I told her he was undoubtedly "Bachelor Sam." Samuel Forrer was baptized September 25, 1853, but why so late in life I do not know. He died at the home of his nephew Dr. Timothy P. Kendrick and is buried in the Kendrick burial grounds, Luray, Va. There is some uncertainty in regard to the exact moment of his death, for Mr. John N. Chapman copied the tombstone inscription as: Died May 15, 1876 in 85th year; whereas a ne,vspaper obituary of the time says: "died Monday 22nd in 87th year." There was no month or year stated in the clipping, and the person who clipped it, as too often happens, forgot to name the paper or date of issue. HEXRY FORRER THE OLDEST SoN 49 It is probable that the tombstone date is correct, but age at death wrong since the birth date came from the Henry Forrer Bible. In 1876, May is the only month having Monday come on the 15th or 22nd. NO. 7 MARY FORRER 7. a-2. No. 7. MARY FORRER, born November 21, 1791 (23 in Mrs. Beahm's records); she died before 1870. She married Jacob Revercomb, who was born May 4, 1781; died February 25, 1863. The following obituary was copied in 1915, by David Revercomb Pultz, from a printed clipping pasted in his mother's old Bible: Jacob Revercomb, the subject of this notice, was born May 4, 1781, just at the close of the old Revolutionary War-Shenandoah was the county of his nativity; upon the division of the county he was allotted to the county of Page. He resided for some years in the county of Augusta. He removed to the county of Botetourt and lived for some years in the vicinity of Botetourt Springs (Hollins Institute). It was here he invented the "Revercomb Plow," which has taken the premium at several of the Agricultural Fairs: a plough well worthy the attention of farmers, and destined at no distant day to extensive popularity. At the division of the county of Botetourt, Mr. Revercomb was allotted to Roanoke County, where he lived well known and highly respected and beloved by his neighbors and acquaintances. His pious and aged wife with whom he lived in harmony, uuited ia the strongest ties of conjugal affection almost half a century, still lives to mourn his los,;. They had seven children, four of whom still survive. }Ir. Rewrcomb with his aged companion, removed to the county of Bedford and lived ,Yith his son-in-law, Brubaker. He had been a professor of religion and a member of the Dunkard Church for up,rnr 34. b-4. Frances Caroline Revercomb, b. 1825; m. Stephen H. Varner. 35. b-5. Dr. Jacob Revercomb, b. about 1828; perhaps married. No children. 36. b-6. Mary Catherine Revercomb, b. July 9, 1831; m. David Pultz. NO. 31 ELIZABETH REVERCOMB 31. b-1. No. 31. ELIZABETH REVERCOMB, born October 11, 1818; died April 22, 1901; married December 7, 1843, Abraham Brubaker, who was born April 6, 1820, and died June 24, 1898. They had four children: 115. c-1. Sarah J. Brubaker, b. May 6, 1846; living 1915, Sa,Yyer, Kan.; m. (1) Nov. 13, 1870, Charles J. Meador, son of John and Elizabeth (Boaz) Meador, b. June 1846, d. Aug. 19, 1893, Olathe, Kan. They had four children: 353. d-1. Sarah P. :Meador, b. Nov. 14, 1871; m. Harvey Brubaker, her second cousin; he was the son of Peter and Elizabeth Brubaker, b. June 1, 1871. Sarah and Harvey Brubaker had two children: 695. e-1. Charles Brubaker, b. Dec. 9, 1896. 696. e-2. Florence Brubaker, b. Apr. 13, 1905. 354. d-2. Charles Bascomb Meador, b. Feb. 15, 1874; m. Dolly A. Meador, b. Aug. 16, 1873, daughter of 0. Perry and M. J. :Meador. They had six children: 697. e-1. William Bruce Meador, b. July 20, 1904; d. Mar. 23, 1913. 698. e-2. Leora Beatrice Meador, b. Sept. 8, 1905. 699. e-3. Charles Aubrey Meador, b. June 30, 1907. 700. e-4. Clifford Chastine Meador, b. Dec. 23, 1909. 701. e-5. Alice Virginia Meador, b. May 24, 1911. 702. e-6. Max Edward Meador, b. Sept. 1, 1914. 355. d-3. Leora Estus Meador, b. Apr. 17, 1876; m. Lewis Terwilliger, who was b. Mar. 14, 1854. They have one daughter: 703. e-1. Salome E. Terwilliger, b. Mar. 18, 1908. 356. d-4. Elizabeth B. Meador, b. Nov. 16, 1881; m. John Ball, b. Oct. 8, 1879; his parents were Edward and Sythia Ball. They had seven children: 704. e-1. Glen Ball, b. Oct. 31, 1903. id HENRY FORRER THE OLDEST SoN 705. e-2. Muriel Ball, b. Mar. 6, 1905; d. July 18, 1905. 706. e-3. l\Ielvin Ball, b. Oct. 7, 1907; d. July 15, 1907 (sic) 1908(?). 707. e-4. Ralph Ball, b. Feb. 28, 1909; d. Mar. 15, 1909. 708. e-5. ::\1yrtle Ball, b. Aug. 1, 1910. 709. e-6. l\Iildred Ball, b. Feb. 27, 1912. 710. e-7. l\Iary Evelyn Ball, b. Dec. 1, 1915. 115, c-1. Sarah J. (Brubaker) Meador, m. (2) Mar. 17, 1903, at Sawyer, Kan., William Cherry; they were both living in Sawyer Dec. 18, 1915, he very feeble and she not very well. 116. c-2. Calpernia C. Brubaker, second child oi,.Abra~in ,and ,Eli)labetb. Brubaker, b. Aug. 21, 1853, in Virginia; m. Feb. 16, 1876, William A. Skinnell, who ,vas born in Virginia, Mar. 3, 1849. His parents ,vere George E. Skinnell, b. in Virginia June 5, 1815; d. Mar. 23, 1903, and his wife Elizabeth A. Skinnell, who was b. in Virginia Sept. 28, 1825, d. June 21, 1900. Residence 1525 Ida Ave., Wichita, Kan. William and Calpernia C. Skinnell had three children: 357. d-1. Frank ·vernon Skinnell, b. Dec. 10, 1877; r~sidence 1531 Ida Ave., Wichita, Kan.; m. Feb. 14, 1900, Mary Susan Ball, b. in Illinois June 4, 1876. Her parents, both b. in Illinois, were Edward Augustus Ball, b. Jan. 6, 1841, and Sythia Ann Dix, b. Sept. 20, 1843. Frank V. and l\.Iary S. Skinnell had four children, all born in Kansas: 711. e-1. Dean E. \V. Skinnell, b. Mar. 24, 1903. 712. e-2. Sythia Calpernia Skinnell, b. Dec. 27, 1905. 713. e-3. Vernon Orin Skinnell, b. July 4, 1908. 714. e-4. :\lyrtie Lucile Skinnell, b. Dec. 18, 1914. 358. d-2. Lizzie Lee Skinnell, b. Jan. 31, 1881, Kansas; d. July 15, 1881. 359. d-3. James A. Skinnell, b. in Kansas Aug. 3, 1882; m. Sept. 16, 1903, Ros ella \Vrightsman, b. Feb. 8, 1883. _lier parents we_re Anthony Wrightsman, b. Mar. 27, 1852, in Virginia, and Maggloir (?) Riffey, b. in Ohio Oct. 4, 1857. There are two children: 715. e-1. Cyril James Skinnell, b. Kansas Feb. 24, 1907. 716. e-2. Paul William Skinnell, b. Kansas Dec. 8, 1910. 117. c-3. Adria J. Brubaker, third child of Abraham and Elizabeth Brubaker, b. Dec. 28, 1859; m. Sept. (or Feb.) 16, 1877, John H. Beahm; b. Feb. 7, 1856. Residence Sawyer, Kan. They had four children: 360. cl-1. Homer J. Beahm, b. --; m. Dec. 2:?, 1901, l\linnie I.--. 52 CHRISTHX FORRER THE CLOCKMAKER They had three children: 717. e-1. Delmer L. Beahm, b. Sept. 10, 1903. 718. e-2. Glenna N. Beahm, b. Apr. 28, 1908. 719. e-3. Grace I. Beahm, b. May 19, 1913; d. --. 361. d-2. Bettie A. Beahm, m. Sept. 30, 1903, S. A. Heck. T,vo children: 720. e-1. Vera A. Heck, b. May 31, 1905. 721. e-2. Ruth L. Heck, b. June 12, 1910. 362. d-3. Vernia 1\1. Beahm, m. -- Boyce; have family, all living 1915. 363. d-4. Estella Beahm, unmarried 191-5.·· ., ...," 118. c-4. James A. Brubaker, fourth child of Abraham and Elizabeth Bru- baker, b. Dec. 11, 1848, near Botetourt Springs, Roanoke Co., \'a. Residence Rex, Ohio; m. Jan. 27, 1876, Elizabeth C. Arnold, daughter of Henry H. and :Magdalena Arnold, b. near Dayton, Ohio, July 25, 1851. They had five children: 364. d-1. Alfred A. Brubaker, b. near Rex, ~Iiami Co., Ohio, Sept. 21, 1877; m. Viola Rhymah, daughter of Samuel and Catherine Rhyman of North Hampton, Clark Co., Ohio. They reside at 128 ~lain St., Bellefountain, Ohio. They had three children in 1915: 722. e-1. Arthur Rhyman Brubaker, aged 13. 723. e-2. Walter James Brubaker, aged 11. 724. e-3. Marjorie Elizabeth Brubaker, aged l,½' years. 365. d-2. Adria A. Brubaker, b. near Rex Feb. 28, 1879; d. Jan. 11, 1906; m. Charles F. Frantz of New Carlisle, Clark Co., Ohio, son of Ben jamin A. and Mary Ann Frantz. They had three children in 1915: 725. e-1. Roy Leedy Frantz, aged 18 years. 726. e-2. Arthena Isabelle Frantz, aged 15 years. 727. e-3. Yirgie Frantz, aged 13 years. 366. d-3. Henry James Brubaker, b. ::\ NO. 32 HENRY FORRER REVERCOMB 32. b-2. No. 32 HENRY FORRER REVERCOMB, born March 1, 1820; married June 10, 1847, Sarah Ann J. Thompson, daughter of Bartlett and Matilda Thompson, born March 14, 1828, died October 2, 1869. He married (2) Mrs. Susan Miller Pultz, October 1874; no issue. There were nine children by first wife: 119. c-1. Mary Emma Revercomb, b. June 22, 1849; residence Crawfordsville, Ind., Nov. 14, 1914; m. Nov. 30, 1871, at Bedford City, Va., Lewel lyn J. Coppage. Living Nov. 14, 1914. They had four children: 369. d-1. Walter S. Coppage, b. Nov. 3, 1873; m. Carolyn Rumble. One child: 686. e-1. A child, d. at birth. 370. d-2. Lewellyn Glenn Coppage, b. July 25, 1876; m. Bessie Ryan; no children. 371. d-3. Henry Clay Coppage, b. Apr. 14, 1878; m. Ella McCloud. Residence Chicago, Ill. One child in 1914: 687. e-1. Sherman Miles Coppage, b. Feb. 17, 1897. 372. d-4. L. Joseph Coppage, b. Mar. 10, 1881; d. June 11, 1908, unmarried, at Kokomo, Ind. 120. c-2. Jacob Bartlett Revercomb, b. Oct. 9, 1851; d. Jan. 21, 1883,inlndiana; m. Mar. 1, 1877, Lena Belle Dorsey. They had two children: 373. d-1. Loris Thomas Revercomb, b. Mar. 19, 1878; residence Cincinnati, Ohio; m. 1903, Miss Roxie Wells. Two children: 688. e-1. Eugene Keneth Revercomb, b. 1903. 689. e-2. Harlin Keith Revercomb, b. 1908; d. 1909. 374. d-2. Jesse Bolden Revercomb, b. Aug. 12, 1882; unmarried 1914; residence New Ross, Ind. 121. c-3. Sarah ("Sallie") Spurgeon Revercomb, third child of Henry F. and Sarah T. Revercomb, b. Sept. 22, 1857; m. Jan. 2, 1880, John A. Linkenhoker, b. Apr. 15, 1855, son of Cary and Jane (Watkins) Linkenhoker. Residence (1917) 20 So. State St., Sullivan, Ind. 54 CHRISTIAN FORRER THE CLOCKMAKER There were four children: 375. d-1. Maud Blanche Linkenhoker, b. May 24, 1882; B.A. Chicago Uni versity. (Letter Apr. 30, 1917, from Kingfisher, Okla.) 376. d-2. Olivia Janette Linkenhoker, b. Sept. 6, 1884; m. Feb. 5, 1905, John M. Burton. No children in 1917. 377. d-3. Emma Patterson Linkenhoker, b. Aug. 5, 1887. 378. d-4. Robert Forrer Linkenhoker, b. June 12, 1891. 122. c-4. Elizabeth ("Bettie") Jane Revercomb, b. Sept. 2, 1861; living 1914; m. Henry Wilson; residence Crawfordsville, Ind. They had three children: 379. d-1. Channey Wilson, m. Miss Mirriam \\,' oodrow Margerum, a cousin of President Wilson. Residence Middletown, Ohio. Three children: 690. e-1. Bettie Wilson. 691. e-2. John Woodrow \Vilson. 692. e-3. Florence Wilson. 380. d-2. Burt Wilson, m. Bessie McDonald. Residence Portland, Ore., in 1914. One child: 693. e-1. Gordon Wilson. 381. d-3. Howard H. Wilson, m. Louisa Henson, 1914; residence Crawfords ville, Ind. One son: 694. e-1. John Henry Wilson, unmarried 1914. 123. c-5. Martha ("Mattie") Ann Revercomb, b. Jan. 8, 1863, fifth child of Henry F. and Sarah T. Revercomb; m. 0. H. Penington; residence Lagoda, Ind., 1914. One son: 382. d-1. George Penington, unmarried 1914. 124. c-6. Henry George Revercomb, d. aged 9. 125. c-7. --, d. infancy. 126. c-8. --, d. infancy. 127. c-9. --, d. infancy. NO. 33 JANE PATTERSON REVERCOMB 33. b-3. No. 33. JANE PATTERSON REVERCOMB, born 1821; died 1866, age 44; third child of Jacob and Mary Forrer Revercomb; married Col. Nathaniel Kerr, Virginia Militia. He was born October 7, 1801; died 1888, aged 87. HENRY FORRER THE OLDEST Sox 55 They had thirteen children: 128. c-1. John Samuel Kerr, b. Oct. 3, 1841; d. November 1920; Co. E, 1st Va. Cavalry under Fitz Hugh Lee; m. 1866, Grace Perry. Six children: 383. d-1. Walter Lee Kerr, m. Maude Earley. Four children: 728. e-1. Mary Kerr. 729. e-2. Walter Kerr. 730. e-3. John Earley Kerr, d. aged about 3 years. 731. e-4. Dorothea Kerr. 384. d-2. Bettie Vernon Kerr, m. J. Lee Cowger. Five children: 732. e-1. May C. Cowger. 733. e-2. Grace G. Cowger. 734. e-3. Harry Cowger, d. aged 2. 735. e-4. Valley V. Cowger. 736. e-5. Paul Cowger. 385. d-3. William Frank Kerr, m. Annie Brower. Three children: 737. e-1. Erma Kerr. 738. e-2. John Kerr. 739. e-3. Homer Kerr. 386. d-4. Samuel R. Kerr. 387. d-5. Herbert Nathaniel Kerr. 388. d-6. M. Gordon Kerr. 129. c-2. Henry Kerr, b. 1842; d. aged about 2 years. 130. c-3. William T. Kerr, b. 1844; Co. E, 1st Va. Cavalry under Fitz Hugh Lee. Went to Colorado in 187 4, unmarried; has not been heard from since 1882. 131. c-4. Mary Elizabeth Kerr, b. March 1846; d. January 1918; unmarried. 132. c-5. Jacob Alexander Kerr, b. July 1847; d. July 1882; m. 1872, J. Alice Bondurant, whose address in 1914 was Hamilton, Va., and Har risonburg, Va. Three children: 389. d-1. Floyd Nathaniel Kerr, m. Lillian Rhodes. Three children: 740. e-1. Catherine Kerr. 741. e-2. Alice Kerr. 56 CHRISTIAN FORRER THE CLOCKMAKER 742. e-3. Alexander Kerr. 390. d-2. Blanche Imogene Kerr, m. Horace Morrison. Three children: 743. e-1. Edward Morrison. 744. e-2. James Morrison. 745. e-3. Horace Morrison. 391. d-3. William Plummer Kerr, m. Margaret Chandler. Two children: 746. e-1. Helen B. Kerr. 747. e-2. Elizabeth Kerr. 133. c-6. Zackary Taylor Kerr, b. October 1848; d. May 1893; m. Isabel Waddell. One child: 392. d-1. Carroll W. Kerr, residence Richmond, Va. 134. c-7. James Nathaniel Kerr, b. November 1850; living 1930; unmarried; residence Basic City, Va. 135. c-8. Sara Frances Kerr, b. Jan. 1, 1852; d. Dec. 3, 1928; m. 1882 to Major Samuel W. Paxton; residence Rockbridge Co., Va. Two children: 393. d-1. Walter A. Paxton, Supt. Rockbridge Co. Schools; residence Lexing ton, Va. 394. d-2. Prof. Earle Kerr Paxton; residence Buena Vista, Va.; graduate of Washington and Lee University. 136. c-9. Cornelia Catherine Kerr, b. April 1853; d. February 1894; unmarried. 137. c-10. Margaret Ann Kerr, b. Feb. 12, 1855; unmarried; owned old Kerr home, 1930. 138. c-11. Harriet Jane Kerr, b. Aug. 10, 1856; m. 1881, J. Nickolas Armen troute. He d. 1925; no children; residence Staunton, Va. 139. c-12. Vincent Brown Kerr, b. Aug. 16, 1858; m. 1882, Alice D. Bowler, b. June 29, 1858, d. Aug. 20, 1883; no children. He m. (2) 1889, Elizabeth Isabel Clarke, who d. Oct. 9, 1919, Mt. Solon, Va., daughter of Dr. James T. Clarke, deceased. No chil dren. Hem. (3) Nov. 22, 1922, Hannah Thomas; residence Staunton, Va., formerly Mt. Solon, Va. NO. 34 FRANCES CAROLINE REVERCOMB 34. b-4. No. 34. FRANCES CAROLINE REVERCOMB, born 1825; died 1856; fourth child of Jacob and Mary F. Revercomb; married 1847, Stephen H. Varner, born 1819, died 1897, son of Daniel Varner (b. 1782; d. 1854) and his wife Mary -- HENRY FoRRER THE OLDEST SoN 57 Varner (b. 1798; d. 1874). A brother, J. William Varner, married a daughter of Abraham and Bettie Forrer Kendrick. There were three children: 140. c-1. Laura J. Varner, b. 1848; residence Union Star, Mo., 1915; m. Dr. John C. Mitchell, b. 1840; living 1915. Four children: 395. d-1. Harry R. Mitchell, b. 1869. 396. d-2. Claude J. Mitchell, b. 1873; m. Florence E. --, b. 1870. A son: 748. e-1. Dean C. Mitchell, b. 1903. 397. d-3. Orestes D. Mitchell, b. 1876. 398. d-4. Lulu R. Mitchell, b. 1883; m. -- Means. A son: 749. e-1. Ardell L. Means, b. 1903. 141. c-2. Dr. Argolis Orestes Varner, b. 1852; residence Helena, Mo., 1915; m. Elizabeth M. McMorran, b. 1856. Two children: 399. d-1. Ethel A. Varner, b. 1880; m. -- Williams. A daughter: 750. e-1. Bernice Williams, b. 1906. 400. d-2. Catherine Revercomb Varner, b. 1900. 142. c-3. Adria E. Varner, b. 1854; d. 1871; unmarried. NO. 35 JACOB REVERCOMB 35. b-5. No. 35. JACOB REVERCOMB, born about 1828; perhaps married, but no children. NO. 36 MARY CATHERINE REVERCOMB 36. b-6. No. 36. MARY CATHERINE REVERCOMB, born July 9, 1831; died March 13, 1887 or 1883; married November 14, 1854, David Pultz, Jr. or Sr., born March 2, 1827, died August 8, 1878. They had three children: 143. c-1. Ferdinand Abraham Pultz, b. Aug. 9, 1855; living 1915, Lexington, Va., R. R. 6, Box 81; m. Apr. 18, 1877, Isabella C. McCutchan, b. Oct. 3, 1853, living 1915, daughter of John B. McCutchan, b. Sept. 18, 1821; d. May 7, 1854; m. June 9, 1851, Elizabeth Lynn Paxton, b. July 12, 1827, d. Sept. 14, 1904, eldest daughter of Alex- 58 CHRISTIAN FORRER THE CLOCKMAKER ander and Katherine (Deitrick) Paxton.John B. McCutchan, above, was son of James and his second wife, Elizabeth (Kirkpatrick) McCutchan. There were five children: 401. d-1. Lloyd Russell McCutchan Pultz, b. Feb. 27, 1878; m. Jan. 2, 1911, at Howardsville Church, Va., Laura Shaner Ramsey, a teacher, daughter of John and Rebecca (Shaner) Ramsey. Lloyd R. McC. Pultz was a farmer. In 1915 there was a daughter: 751. e-1. Rebecca Isabell Pultz, b. May 21, 1912. 402. d-2. Herbert McCutchan Pultz, b. Dec. 25, 1880; m. Sept. 28, 1909, Laura Hassie Lane, a teacher, daughter of Perry and Elizabeth (Paxton) Lane. In 1915 there were two children: 752. e-1. Walter McCutchan Pultz, b. Jan. 26, 1911. 753. e-2. Frederick Dickinson Pultz, b. Dec. 8, 1912. 403. d-3. Zaila Belle Pultz, b. Jan. 16, 1884; a music teacher. 404. d-4. A daughter (twin to Ferdinand Vaughn), b. Jan. 6, 1887; lived a few hours. 405. d-5. Ferdinand Vaughn Pultz (twin to above), b. Jan. 6, 1887; graduate of Washington and Lee University, 1910, B.A.; Principal of School, Aldie, Va., 1915 was second year; m. Sept. 11, 1913, \Vilda B. Ritchie, a teacher of Rockingham Co., Va. One child: 754. e-1. Eugenia Katheryn Pultz, b. Dec. 17, 1914. 144. c-2. David Revercomb Pultz, b. June 1, 1857; residence Lexington, Va.; m. May 17, 1885, Willetta Nuckols, b. Jan. 19, 1868, daughter of Silas Henry and Katherine (Roberts) Nuckols. Seven children: 406. d-1. Lillie .ll'reeman Pultz, b. Dec. 18, 1886; m. Sept. 29, 1909, B. C. Tolley. One child: 755. e-1. Helen Elizabeth Tolley, b. Dec. 11, 1912. 407. d-2. Claude Henry Pultz, b. Aug. 2, 1888; m. July 1, 1914, Mary A. Lane. 408. d-3. Bertha Helena Pultz, b. Feb.12, 1890; m. May 17 (or7?), 1913, W. B. Harrison. 409. d-4. Albert Plummer Pultz, b. Jan. 4, 1892. 410. d-5. Byron Deement Pultz, b. Aug. 26, 1896. HENRY FoRRER THE OLDEST SoN 59 411. d-6. David Carlyle Pultz, b. Nov. 15, 1901. 412. d-7. Mary Katherine Pultz, b. Sept. 10, 1903. 145. c-3. Mary Eliza Pultz, b. Dec. 31, 1859; d. Nov. 11, 1900; m. May 5, 1886, Daniel T. Womeldorf; residence R. F. D., Lexington, Va. His mother was a Shaner, was living 1915, aged 66 or 67; his father b. 1842 in Germany, was dead in 1915. They had five children: 413. d-1. Mary Carlyle Womeldorf, b. May 19, 1887; m. Mar. 27, 1907, Harry Percy Straub. Three children: 756. e-1. James Daniel Straub, b. Dec. 5, 1907; d. Nov. 10, 1914. 757. e-2. Mary Frances Straub, b. Feb. 4, 1911. 758. e-3. Emery Carlyle Straub, b. July 24, 1914. 414. d-2. Clarence Hubert Womeldorf, b. Nov. 5, 1888. 415. d-3. Hattie Gertrude Womeldorf, b. Apr. 15, 1890; m. Mar. 9, 1911, Joseph l\L Fauver; residence Raphine, Va. Three children: 759. e-1. --, d. Apr. 10, 1915. 760. e-2. One living, in Navy. 761. e-3. One living, Cincinnati, Ohio. 416. d-4. Annie Eliza Womeldorf, b. Sept. 1, 1891; d. Nov. 13, 1892. 417. d-5. Bruce D. \Vomeldorf, b. May 1, 1893. NO. 8 ELIZABETH (BETSEY) FORRER 8. a-3. No. 8. ELIZABETH (BETSEY) FORRER, born December 23, 1793; died Dec. 9, 1874; married April 22, 1817, Abram Kendrick, died March 1, 1869, 84th year. She died aged 80 years, 11 months, 17 days. Seven children: 37. b-1. Jane Kendrick, b. Feb. 12, 1818; m. \Vright Gatewood. 38. b-2. Mary Kendrick, b. June 25, 1819; m. J. William Varner. 39. b-3. Samuel Kendrick, b. Feb. 2, 1821; m. Mary --. 40. b-4. Timothy P. Kendrick (twin to Catherine Forrer), b. June 5, 1823; m. (I) Emily Jane Brubaker; m. (2) Bettie Varner. 41. b-5. Catherine Forrer Kendrick (twin to Timothy P.), b. June 5, 1823. 42. b-6. Elizabeth Caroline Kendrick, b. July 30, 1828. 43. b-7. Isabella Kendrick, b. Mar. 30, 1831; m. Anthony Browning. NO. 37 JANE KENDRICK 37. b-1. No. 37. JANE KENDRICK, first child of Abraham and Elizabeth (Forrer) Kendrick, born February 12, 1818; married ·wright Gatewood. 60 CHRISTIAN FORRER THE CLOCKMAKER Four children: 146. c-1. Martha Belle Gatewood, living 1915; m. Dr. Joseph B. Compton of Bentonville, Warren Co., Va. 147. c-2. Elizabeth Gatewood, d. unmarried. 148. c-3. George Gatewood (twin to Emma), m. --. 149. c-4. Emma Gatewood (twin to George), unmarried. NO. 38 MARY KENDRICK 38. b-2. No. 38. MARY KENDRICK, second child of Abraham and Elizabeth (Forrer) Kendrick, born June 25, 1819; died January 3, 1895; married J. William Varner, born July 9, 1816, died November 30, 1898, brother of Stephen H. Varner. Five children: 150. c-1. Robert Cadden Varner, b. Feb. 23, 1847; residence Helena, Mo.; m. Dec. 9, 1874, Fannie J. Mitchell, daughter of John W. and Eliza A. Mitchell of Bedford Co., Va. Two children: 418. d-1. Thomas T. Varner, d. aged 1 year, 9 months. 419. d-2. Anna May Varner, d. aged 9 months. 151. c-2. Bettie Varner, b. August 1848 (about 18 months younger than her brother, R. C. V.); m. (1) Timothy P. Kendrick, b. June 5, 1823, d. May 29, 1881. They had four children: 166. d-1. George W. Kendrick, d. June 11, 1876, aged 3 months, 19 days. 167. d-2. Minnie B. Kendrick, d. Aug. 4, 1878, aged 10 months, 27 days. 168. d-3. Nina Blanche Kendrick, b. July 7, 1879; d. Aug. 8, 1893. 169. d-4. Timothy Patterson Kendrick ("Bud"), b. August 1881; d. 1928, early in year. 151. c-2. Bettie Varner, m. Thomas White, second for both. No children. 152. c-3. Florida M. Varner, d. about 1892 (July 30, 1915, they said d. 23 years ago) ; m. Thomas White. Four children: 420. d-1. William White. 421. d-2. Austin White. 422. d-3. Bettie F. White, reared by R. C. Varner; m. L. W. Hurd. 423. d-4. Ruth White, m. Ira Allen. One child: 761a. e-1. One child in 1915. HENRY FORRER THE OLDEST SON 61 153. c-4. William Varner, perhaps hem. Mary Kendrick. Residence King City, Mo. 154. c-5. Fanny Belle Varner, m. Joseph McClure. Residence King City, Mo. NO. 39 SAMUEL KENDRICK 39. b-3. No. 39. SAMUEL KENDRICK, third child of Abraham and Elizabeth (Forrer) Kendrick, born February 2, 1821; married Mary--. Two children: 155. c-1. Lizzie Kendrick. 156. c-2. Mattie Kendrick. NO. 40 TIMOTHY PATTERSON KENDRICK 40. b-4. No. 40. TIMOTHY P. KENDRICK (twin to Catherine Forrer), born June 5, 1823; died May 29, 1881; married (1) April 12, 1857, Emily Jane Brubaker, born February 22, 1841, died March 6, 1873; buried Kendrick Burial Ground, Luray, Va. Nine children: 157. c-1. Bettie Ellen Kendrick, b. Jan. 20, 1858; m. John Waldo Renalds, b. Mar. 19, 1857. Twelve children: 424. d-1. Wylie Waldo Renalds, b. Mar. 19, 1881; d. in infancy. 425. d-2. Walter Wayland Renalds, b. May 22, 1882; d. Nov. 18, 1937; m. Matilda Craig. Two children: 762. e-1. Lauretta Renalds. 763. e-2. Ernestine Renalds. 426. d-3. Marvin Wolford Renalds, b. July 27, 1883; unmarried. 427. d-4. Juette Osborn Renalds, b. Sept. 21, 1884; d. Feb. 7, 1917; m. Cath erine Funkhouser. One son: 764. e-1. Juette Osborn Renalds. 428. d-5. Annie Berry Renalds, b. Nov. 30, 1885; m. Roland Deuel Cock. Four children: 765. e-1. Daniel Feeks Cock. 766. e-2. Annie Renalds Cock, triplet. 767. e-3. Jacquin Cock, triplet. 768. e-4. Bettie Deuel Cock, triplet. 62 CHRISTIAN FORRER THE CLOCKMAKER 429. d-6. Robert Roy Renalds, b. Aug. 27, 1887; m. Delva Elizabeth Slaughter. Two children: 769. e-1. Roberta Rosebud Rand Renalds. 770. e-2. Leroy Osbourn Renalds. 430. d-7. Otha Dyche Renalds, b. Oct. 19, 1888; m. Francis Beall. Three children: 771. e-1. Charles Otha Renalds. 772. e-2. Doris Mae Rand Renalds. 773. e-3. Bettie Lou Renalds. 431. d-8. Emily Leah Renalds, b. Dec. 8, 1889; m. Thomas Hite Kenney. Three children: 774. e-1. Myrtle Aleese Kenney. 775. e-2. Thelma Pauline Kenney. 776. e-3. Warren Page Kenney. 432. d-9. Loulla Gertrude Renalds, b. Sept. 22, 1891; unmarried. 433. d-10. Grover Stephen Renalds, b. Nov. 4, 1892; m. Nan Thompson. One son: 777. e-1. Grover Stephen Renalds, Jr. 434. d-11. William Henry Renalds, b. Sept. 13, 1894; d. aged 10. 435. d-12. Bettie Estelle Renalds, b. Dec. 4, 1898; unmarried. 158. c-2. Mary Catherine Kendrick, b. July 18, 1859; m. Nov. 12, 1877, Zachariah Shirley Brubaker, b. June 12, 1857, d. Feb. 9, 1928. Five sons: 436. d-1. Jesse Williams Brubaker, b. Aug. 20, 1878; m. May 23, 1900, Rebecca Gander, b. Jan. 6, 1879. Ten children: 778. e-1. Ressie Leona Brubaker, b. Mar. 3, 1901. 779. e-2. Alice Lillian Brubaker, b. Feb. 9, 1903. 780. e-3. Rufus Martin Brubaker, b. July 30, 1905; d. Sept. 15, 1935. 781. e-4. Oscar William Brubaker, b. Dec. 31, 1907. 782. e-5. George V. Brubaker, b. Feb. 10, 1910; m. Jan. 30, 1933, Alice Joseph ine Carroll. Two sons: 945. f-1. Ralph V. Brubaker, b. Dec. 16, 1934. 946. f-2. Larry Randolph Brubaker, b. Dec. 26, 1936. 783. e-6. Willis Gander Brubaker, b. July 4, 1912; m. Dec. 25, 1937, Virginia Elizabeth Strickler, b. Nov. 18, 1918. HENRY FORRER THE OLDEST SoN 63 784. e-7. Mary Elizabeth Brubaker, b. Jan. 27, 1914. 785. e-8. Eugene Poincare Brubaker, b. Aug. 19, 1917. 786. e-9. Elmo Virginus Brubaker, b. May 1, 1920; d. Nov. 29, 1923. 787. e-10. Louis Shirley Brubaker, b. June 21, 1924. 437. d-2. Justice Lee Brubaker, b. Dec. 10, 1879; m. Jan. 1, 1907, Olive Elva Rosser, b. Mar. 7, 1889. Four children: 788. e-1. Elva Virginia Brubaker, b. Aug. 17, 1908; m. Nov. 28, 1924, Ralph Carson Broyles. Three children: 947. f-1. Carson Shirley Broyles, b. Dec. 26, 1925. 948. f-2. Peggy Ann Broyles, b. Dec. 25, 1931. 949. f-3. Guy Edward Broyles, b. Oct. 31, 1935. 789. e-2. Robert Amos Brubaker, b. Dec. 24, 1910; d. Dec. 31, 1910. 790. e-3. Thomas Lee Brubaker, b. July 16, 1912. 791. e-4. Julia Estelle Brubaker, b. Apr. 30, 1915. 438. d-3. Clyde Abraham Brubaker, b. Aug. 4, 1881; m. July 10, 1918, Sarah Elizabeth Mauck, b. July 17, 1883. No children. 439. d-4. John Thomas Brubaker, b. Aug. 21, 1883; unmarried. 440. d-5. Emmett Milroy Brubaker, b. July 13, 1890; m. Oct. 6, 1910, Reba R&y Pickard, b. Nov. 24, 1892. Two children: 792. e-1. Infant, died. 793. e-2. l\Iildred Mary Brubaker, b. June 2, 1914; m. Oct. 6, 1931, Cletus Brubaker Lamb, b. July 15, 1912. Three children: 950. f-1. \Vanda Ann Lamb, b. June 26, 1932. 951. f-2. Joyse Jean Lamb, b. Nov. 30, 1934. 952. f-3. Mildred Charlene Lamb, b. Sept. 18, 1937. 159. c-3. Euphemia Bell Kendrick, b. Nov. 14, 1860; d. Nov. 8, 1892; m. Oct. 25, 1884, Charles Morgan Modesitt, b. Jan. 21, 1852, d. Aug. 8, 1912. Two children: 441. d-1. George Washington Modesitt, b. Oct. 15, 1886; d. Oct. 15, 1886, aged 4 hours. 442. d-2. Mary Emily Modesitt, b. May 20, 1888; an invalid in 1937. 160. c-4. Thomas Jackson Kendrick, b. Mar. 23, 1862; d. May 29, 1932; m. June 3, 1886, Rosa Bell Gardon, b. Feb. 5, 1869. 64 CHRISTIAN FORRER THE CLOCKMAKER Seven children: 443. d-1. Carl Samuel Kendrick, b. Apr. 20, 1887; m. Dec. 20, 1911, Lelia Whitefield Wenner. Three children: 794. e-1. Mary Virginia Kendrick, b. Dec. 13, 1913. 795. e-2. Dorothy Vada Kendrick, b. Mar. 2, 1916; d. --. 796. e-3. Richard Ward Kendrick, b. Oct. 30, 1918. 444. d-2. Allie Elizabeth Kendrick, b. Oct. 10, 1889; d. July 22, 1916; m. Sept. 16, 1906, Mervin K. Burner, b. Mar. 8, 1885. Three children: 797. e-1. Elsie May Burner, b. June 24, 1907; m. Donald Dale. Three sons: 953. f-1. Thomas Leo Dale. 954. f-2. Richard Dale. 955. f-3. Robert Dale. 798. e-2. Rufus Dudley Burner, b. Mar. 24, 1909; m. Feb. 26, 1929, Etta Rothgeb. 956. f-1. Phyllis Virginia Burner, b. Sept. 1, 1930, oldest child. (Perhaps more children.) 799. e-3. Alice Elizabeth Burner, b. Mar. 29, 1914; m. Mar. 3, 1929, Marvin Lee Rothbeg. Child: 957. f-1. Valley June Rothgeb, b. June 81 1931, oldest child. 445. d-3. Gertie May Kendrick, b. Jan. 13, 1891; m. June 18, 1908, Edgar Vernon Ramey, b. Aug. 10, 1885. Six children: 800. e-1. Edgar Cecil Ramey, b. Mar. 22, 1909; m. May 12, 1931, Sarah Louise Poun, b. Dec. 19, 1912. One child: 958. f-1. Janice Odell Ramey, b. Jan. 11, 1932. 801. e-2. Venie Gertrude Ramey, b. Nov. 26, 1910. 802. e-3. Amos Leo Ramey, b. Jan. 29, 1914; m. July 3, 1937, Beulah Bell Vaughn, b. June 29, 1916. 803. e-4. Vergil Thomas Ramey, b. Feb. 16, 1917. 804. e-5. Carl William Ramey, b. May 8, 1919. 805. e-6. Theodore Vernon Ramey, b. Sept. 25, 1921. 446. d-4. Cletus Orville Lavestte Kendrick, b. June 24, 1892; m. May 22, 1911, Mary Jane Taylor, b. July 17, 1892. HENRY FORRER THE OLDEST SON 65 Seven children: 806. e-1. Marydell Katherine Kendrick, b. June 1, 1912; d. Oct. 6, 1912. 807. e-2. Iva Gertrude Kendrick, b. July 29, 1913; m. Kenneth Walter Churchill, b. Apr. 29, 1889. One child: 959. f-1. Everett Brent Churchill, b. Dec. 14, 1932. 808. e-3. James Oliver Kendrick, b. Apr. 3, 1916; m. Geraldine Elliott Horn- ing, b. Jan. 29, 1919. 809. e-4. Loring Edward Kendrick, b. June 14, 1919. 810. e-5. Harold William Kendrick, b. Aug. 3, 1925. 811. e-6. Thomas Taylor Kendrick, b. Oct. 13, 1926. 812. e-7. Anita Jane Kendrick, b. June 4, 1929. 447. d-5. Edgar William Kendrick, b. May 9, 1894; d. Nov. 1, 19(;1. ~.. 448. d-6. Thomas Leo Kendrick, b. Feb. 5, 1902; d. Feb. 2, 1922. 449. d-7. Iva Pearl Kendrick, b. May 24, 1904; d. May 7, 1906. 161. c-5. Robert E. Lee Kendrick, b. Aug. 19, 1864; m. Feb. 4, 1886, Louella Gertrude Deal, b. Feb. 26, 1865, d. Aug. 20, 1937. Three children: 450. d-1. Annie Elizabeth Kendrick, b. Dec. 14, 1887; m. Apr. 15, 1908, Lester L. Ruffner, b. Aug. 14, 1878. Two children: 813. e-1. Malcolm Earl Ruffner, b. Jan. 15, 1910; m. June 24, 1930, Betty Lee Hite, b. Apr. 6, 1908. One child: 960. f-1. Nancy Lee Ruffner, b. Jan. 24, 1933. 814. e-2. Robert Bedinger Ruffner, b. July 10, 1914. 451. d-2. Eva Catherine Kendrick, b. Dec. 2, 1891; m. Oct. 20, 1914, Claud Biedler Graves, b. Mar. 3, 1892. One child: 815. e-1. Mildred Catherine Graves, b. Aug. 30, 1915. 452. d-3. Raymond Lee Kendrick, b. --; m. June 10, 1925, Nellie Strickler Spitler, b. May 11, 1900. One child: 816. e-1. James Raymond Kendrick, b. Feb. 18, 1937; d. Feb. 23, 1937. 162. c-6. Hannah Jane Kendrick, b. Nov. 20, 1866; d. July 24, 1927; m. Feb. 4, 1886, Samuel Patrick Andrew Brubaker, b. June 6, 1861, d. May 4, 1929. 66 CHRISTIAN FORRER THE CLOCKMAKER Seven children: 453. d-1. Mabel Estelle Brubaker, b. Dec. 11, 1886. 454. d-2. Maud Gertrude Brubaker, b. July 17, 1888. 455. d-3. Harry Andrew Brubaker, b. July 16, 1890; m. Sept. 3, 1928, Eva May Yates, b. --. 456. d-4. Emily Catherine Brubaker, b. Aug. 21, 1892; d. Sept. 13, 1893. 457. d-5. Gladys May Brubaker, b. Mar. 10, 1901; m. Aug. 7, 1919, Arthur Olen Mauck, b. --. Six children: 817. e-1. Melverine May Mauck, b. June 7, 1920. 818. e-2. Naomi Charlotte Mauck, b. Nov. 28, 1922. 819. e-3. Alvin Olen Mauck, b. Jan. 2, 1925. 820. e-4. Harold Samuel Mauck, b. Nov. 29, 1927. 821. e-5. Lois Rebecca Mauck, b. Aug. 1, 1932. 822. e-6. Barbara Ann Mauck, b. Jan. 15, 1936. 458. d-6. Glenna Hudson Brubaker, b. Dec. 23, 1910; m. Dec. 12, 1928, Archie Edward Stover, b. Sept. 9, 1901. Two children: 823. e-1. Infant, b. and d. May 1930. 824. e-2. Archie Edward Stover, Jr., b. Mar. 7, 1935. 459. d-7. Ruth Kendrick Brubaker, b. Oct. 4, 1913; m. Feb. 4, 1935, William Marshall Masonery, b. --. 163. c-7. William Benton Kendrick, b. Dec. 23, 1867; m. Feb. 21, 1887, Viola May Steinberger, b. Jan. 4, 1869. Three children: 460. d-1. Jesse William Kendrick, b. Sept. 9, 1890; m. Apr. 16, 1922, Phoebe Kay, b. September--. Two children: 825. e-1. John William Kendrick, b. Mar. 3, 1923. 826. e-2. Barbara May Kendrick, b. Aug. 16, 1926. 461. d-2. Mamie Ellen Kendrick, b. Sept. 23, 1893; m. Sept. 9, 1915, Leroy Gerald Mc Williams, b. --. Two children: 827. e-1. Elizabeth May McWilliams, b. June 14, 1916. 828. e-2. Gerald Ward McWilliams, b. Aug. 24, 1920. 462. d-3. Harold J. Kendrick, b. Apr. 5, 1902. 164. c-8. John Daniel Kendrick, b. Jan. 30, 1870; m. Mar. 29, 1898, Alice Catherine Stickley, b. Apr. 25, 1872; no issue. He was a railroad man, lived at Silvis, Ill. HENRY FORRER THE OLDEST SoN 67 165. c-9. Emily Ellis Kendrick, b. Nov. 12, 1872; d. June 13, 1873. 40. b-4. Timothy P. Kendrick (twin to Catherine Forrer Kendrick), married (2) Bettie Varner. Four children: 166. c-10. George W. Kendrick, d. June 11, 1876, aged 3 months, 19 days. 167. c-11. Minnie B. Kendrick, d. Aug. 4, 1878, aged 10 months, 27 days. 168. c-12. Nina Blanch Kendrick, b. July 7, 1879; d. Aug. 8, 1893. 169. c-13. Timothy ("Bud") Patterson Kendrick, b. Aug. 1881; d. early in 1928. NO. 41 CATHERINE FORRER KENDRICK 41. b-5. No. 41. CATHERINE FORRER KENDRICK (twin to Timothy P.), born June 5, 1823; died May 1, 1829, aged 5 years, 10 months, 29 days. NO. 42 ELIZABETH CAROLINE KENDRICK 42. b-6. No. 42. ELIZABETH CAROLINE KENDRICK, born July 30, 1828; died September 22, 1830, aged 2 years, 1 month, 23 days. NO. 43 ISABELLA KENDRICK 43. b-7. No. 43. ISABELLA KENDRICK, born March 30, 1831; married Anthony Browning; went to Dallas, Tex., about 1877. One child or more (?) : 171. c-2. A son, Kendrick Browning, supposed to be m Brownsville, Tex.; none there. NO. 9 JANE CATHERINE FORRER 9. a-4. No. 9. JANE CATHERINE FORRER, fourth child of Henry and Jane (Pat terson) Forrer, born November 29 (Bible) or 22, 1810; died February 22, 1893; buried in Sparta, Mo.; married Henry Utz; resided near Luray, Va., until 1855, died July 11, 1884, near St. Joseph, Mo.; moved there 1855. Four children: 44. b-1. John Henry Utz, b. Sept. 30, 1840; m. Sarah E. Duncan. (See under No. 44.) 45. b-2. Jane Elizabeth Utz, b. --; d. July 1897. (See under No. 45.) 46. b-3. Mary Catherine Utz, b. May 27, 1847. (See under No. 46.) 47. b-4. Ann Utz, m. in 1880's, J-- F-- Watkins, residence Hillsdale, Ore. 68 CHRISTIAN FORRER THE CLOCKMAKER NO. 44 JOHN HENRY UTZ 44. b-1. No. 44. JOHN HENRY UTZ, born September 30, 1840; died July 12, 1908; married February 24, 1863, Sarah E. Duncan, near Sparta, Buchanan County, Mo., at her father's house. Ten children: 172. c-1. William Henry Utz, b. July 28, 1864; m. May 15, 1902, in St. Joseph, Mo., Alice Henry. Three children: 463. d-1. Mary Elizabeth Utz, b. Sept. 2, 1903. 464. d-2. Alice Ruth Utz, b. Feb. 12, 1905. 465. d-3. William Henry Utz, Jr., b. June 19, 1907. 173. c-2. Silas Bartlett Utz, b. Apr. 7, 1866; m. Sept. 28, 1892, near St. Joseph, Mo., Elizabeth ("Bessie") Christal. Eleven children: 466. d-1. William Millard Utz, b. July 29, 1893. 467. d-2. Benjamin Bartlett Utz, b .Oct. 17, 1894. 468. d-3. John Gooding Utz, b. Aug. 24, 1896. 469. d-4. Lawrence Lee Utz, b. Mar. 12, 1898. 470. d-5. Nellie Wilhelmina Utz, b. Oct. 25, 1899. 471. d-6. Samuel Turner Utz (twin to Silas McMurry), b. :i\Iay 11, 1901. 472. d-7. Silas McMurry Utz (twin to Samuel Turner), b. May 11, 1901. 473. d-8. Dorothy Ann Utz, b. May 24, 1903. 474. d-9. Edward Charles Utz, b. Dec. 30, 1904. 475. d-10. Virginia Dare Utz, b. Apr. 29, 1907. 476. d-11. Carson Cornelius Utz, b. Mar. 28, 1909. 174. c-3. Robert E. Lee Utz, b. Feb. 10, 1868; m. Feb. 15, 1893, near St. Jos eph, Mo., Georgia Goodlive. One son: 477. d-1. Frederick Raymond Utz, b. May 20, 1896. 175. c-4. John Arthur Utz, b. Jan. 14, 1870; m. Feb. 14, 1894, Mary Seymour. One son: 478. d-1. Fayette Marion Utz, b. Dec. 3, 1896. 176. c-5. Jane Catherine Utz, b. Dec. 25, 1872; m. Oct. 16, 1889, near St. Joseph, Mo., William Moore. No children, Sept. 1914. 177. c-6. Amanda Melvina Utz, b. Apr. 2, 1874; m. Oct. 30, 1910, Thomas Lidstone. No children, Sept. 1914. 178. c-7. Annie Smith Utz, b. Oct. 9, 1876; lives with her mother and brother, R. E. Lee Utz (1914). HENRY FoRRER THE OLDEST SoN 69 179. c-8. Sarah Duncan Utz, b. Oct. 11, 1878; m. Dr. D. F. Bigham, Aug. 30, 1903. Five children: 479. d-1. John William Bigham, b. Jan. 17, 1905. 480. d-2. Raymond Bigham, b. June 24, 1907. 481. d-3. David Utz Bigham, b. May 27, 1910. 482. d-4. James Evans Bigham, b. Sept. 6, 1912. 483. d-5. A child, b. Aug. 30, 1914. 180. c-9. Mary Ella Utz, b. Sept. 27, 1881; was a R.N., Roosevelt Hospital, New York City, 1914. 181. c-10. Jessie Verna Utz, b. Sept. 25, 1884; m. Aug. 1912, S. B. Neff; resi dence New Mexico. Perhaps children in 1914. NO. 45 JANE ELIZABETH UTZ 45. b-2. No. 45. JANE ELIZABETH ("BETTIE") UTZ, born --; died July 2, 1897, Hiawatha, Kan.; married February 6, 1867, Marion Jones, living December 8, 1914, feeble, nearly blind. Resided with daughter, Daisy Lucile, generally. Eight children: 182. c-1. Charles Marion Jones, b. Nov. 29, 1867; m. Sept. 10, 1889, Luella Watkins. (He wrote me in 1914.) Three children: 484. d-1. Irma Elizabeth Jones, b. Oct. 15, 1890; d. Aug. 26, 1891. 485. d-2. Bessie Frances Marguerite Jones, b. Feb. 9, 1894; m. Jan. 3, 1912, 0. S. Schrader. 486. d-3. Carl Leo Jones, b. July 29, 1904 (son adopted in 1908). 183. c-2. Theodore Price Jones, b. June 7, 1869; m. Dec. 3, 1892, Frances M. Watkins. Six children: 487. d-1. --, d. in infancy. 488. d-2. --, d. in infancy. 489. d-3. --, d. in infancy. 490. d-4. --, d. in infancy. 490a. d-5. Mamie Pearl Jones, b. Feb. 18, 1896. 491. d-6. Lloyd Marion Jones, b. July--. 184. c-3. William Henry Jones, b. Mar. 16, 1872; d. June 11, 1873. 185. c-4. Robert E. Lee Jones, b. Feb. 18, 1874; d. May 6, 1913, killed on rail way at Manketo, Kan.; m. 1899, Alice Wymore. No children. 186. c-5. Katherine Ann Jones, b. Jan. 18, 1876; d. Sept. 29, 1905; m. May 5, 1901, at Hiawatha, Kan., Samuel B. Shaw. No children. 187. c-6. Henry Utz Jones, b. Nov. 24, 1877; m. Sept. 3, 1900, Evaline Hall. 70 CHRISTIAN FORRER THE CLOCKl\IAKER Three children: 492. d-1. Arleigh Berl Jones, b. May 23, 1902. 493. d-2. Irma Hall Jones, b. July 16, 1904. 494. d-3. Marian Ennis Jones, b. Jan. 31, 1909. 188. c-7. Daisy Lucile Jones, b. Nov. 1, 1881; m. Feb. 22, 1905, Ernest Wm. Hixon. Five children: 495. d-1. Ruth Elizabeth Hixon, b. Sept. 5, 1906. 496. d-2. Harriet Lucile Hixon, b. Oct. 14, 1907. 497. d-3. Ernest William Hixon, Jr., b. Dec. 11, 1908. 498. d-4. Harlan Jones Hixon, b. Dec. 31, 1910. 499. d-5. Charles Waldo Hixon, b. Oct. 12, 1913. 189. c-8. Frank C. Jones, b. Nov. 11, 1887; d. 1888. NO. 46 MARY CATHERINE UTZ 46. b-3. No. 46. MARY CATHERINE UTz, born May 27, 1847; died September 16, 1895; married June 4, 1874(?), Daniel E. Carpenter, born July 10, 1847, Helena, Mo. Five children: 190. c-1. Ada E. Carpenter, b. Apr. 3, 1876; m. Dec. 26, 1902, S. B. Kirtley; residence Union Star, Mo. 191. c-2. Dr. Ernest H. Carpenter, b. July 27, 1874 (sic) [1877 or 1878?]. 192. c-3. Robert L. Carpenter, b. Feb. 24, 1881. 193. c-4. Orson D. Carpenter, b. Nov. 6, 1884; m. l\far. 24, 1910, Emma Kuenyi. 194. c-5. Hubert B. Carpenter, b. Oct. 22, 1899; d. Mar. 7, 1914. NO. 47 ANNIE (ANN) UTZ 47. b-4. No. 47. ANNIE (ANN) UTz, died February 1932; married 1880, J. F. Watkins; residence Hillsdale, Ore. Five children: 194a. c-1. George Curtis Watkins, b. Feb. 22, 1881, in Missouri. 194b. c-2. Jewell Blaine Watkins, b. Aug. 7, 1882, in Missouri. 194c. c-3. Harvey Hay Watkins, b. Nov. 11, 1883, in Missouri; m. 1907, Laura Haight; residence Boring, Ore. Four children: 499a. d-1. Raymond Watkins, b. 1908; m. about 1935, Alta--. HENRY FoRRER THE OLDEST SoN 71 One child: 828a. e-1. A daughter, b. 1937; residence Portland, Ore. 499b. d-2. James Watkins. 499c. d-3. Virginia Watkins, m. 1933, Ernest Meyer; residence Gresham, Ore. Two children: 828b. e-1. A daughter, b. 1934. 828c. e-2. A son, b. 1935. 499d. d-4. Dorothy Watkins. 194d. c-4. William Franklin Watkins, b. July 22, 1886, in Missouri. 194e. c-5. Ray Clifford Watkins, b. Oct. 28, 1887, in state of Washington; m. 1927, Jessie McLaughlin. Daniel Forrer the Second Son CHAPTER III We know very little about Daniel, the second son of Christian and Eliza beth Kendrick Forrer, but from his father he inherited the Ferry and Ferry House with fifteen acres of land on the Susquehanna River in Newberry Town ship, York County, Pa., also half of an island in the river opposite the mouth of Yellow Breeches Creek. He probably did not stay there long, for his six children seem to have grown up in Lebanon, Pa.; and at the time of his death he was operating the "Boucher" farm near Rexmont, Pa., some five miles from Lebanon. The date of his death is not known, but it was sometime between March and October 25, 1802, for his mother mentioned it in her Will, on the latter date. He was never very successful as a farmer, one of his great grandchildren said. It is not known where he or his wife were buried. 3. II. DANIEL FORRER, born October 6, 1763, Lancaster County, Pa.; died before October 25, 1802; married Barbara Smith, daughter of John Smith of Lebanon County, Pa. Six children: 10. a-1. Anna Forrer, b. Dec. 4, 1790; d. Apr. 18, 1863; m. Sept. 9, 1813, Tabor Reformed Church, Daniel Brubacher, b. Sept. 17, 1791, d. July 16, 1865. (See under No. 10.) 11. a-2. Catherine Forrer, b. Feb. 20, 1793 (est.); d. Dec. 8, 1868; buried Lebanon, Pa., aged 75 years, 9 months, 18 days; m. Nov. 15, 1814, Tabor Reformed Church, John Jacob Mark, b. Dec. 15, 1791 (est.), d. Aug. 15, 1851, aged 59 years, 8 months, buried Lebanon, Pa.; no children. 12. a-3. Christiana Forrer, b. Mar. 7, 1795; d. Sept. 27, 1837, aged 42 years, 6 months, 20 days; m. Aug. 28, 1814, George Shott. Children (See under No. 12.) 13. a-4. Henry Forrer (Heinrich on record), b. -- (probably came of age, Apr. 22, 1817, when a legacy of his grandmother was paid to Peter Horst his guardian by Samuel2 Forrer of Virginia); m. Nov. 4, 1819, Tabor Reformed Church, Anna Noecher; it is not known whether there were any children. 14. a-5. Mary Forrer, b. Apr. 1 or Uar. 31, 1799 (est.); d. Sept. 10 (11 in obit.), 1868; m. Dec. 16, 1819, Tabor Reformed Church, John Bowman, b. --, d. --. DANIEL FORRER THE SECOND SON 73 Children (See under No. 14.) 15. a-6. Veronica ("Frany") Forrer, b. May 9, 1801; d. July 26, 1873, aged 72 years, 2 months, 17 days (Family record); m. Joseph Bowman, b. Mar. 22, 1799, d. Apr. 23, 1878 (Family record), aged 79 years, 1 month, 1 day; no children. In the Lebanon Courier of July 30, 1873, is the following: Died, on Sunday, July 27th (26th in Family records), 1873, Veronica Bowman ("Mrs. Phrany"), wife of Joseph Bowman, Esq. (Treasurer), aged 72 years, 2 months and 19 days. The funeral will take place on Wednesday morning at nine thirty o'clock. Interment in First Reformed Cemetery. Friends and citizens generally are invited to attend without further notice. OBITUARY OF JOSEPH BOWMAN In the Lebanon Courier of April 24, 1878: Bowman. In this place, on the 20th inst., Mr. Joseph Bowman, aged 79 years and 28 days. In the Lebanon Daily Times, Monday morning, April 22, 1878: Death of an old citizen. On Saturday morning (April 20th) at 8 o'clock. Joseph Bowman, an old and highly esteemed citizen of this place, died after a lingering illness, aged 79 years and 4 months. During his life time he took an active part in politics, and was elected county com missioner in 1843, and county Treasurer in 1857, by the Republicans. He was a director of the Lebanon National Bank, and also of Mt. Lebanon Cemetery Association, serving both offices at the time of his death. The latter is indebted to him and Mr. Philip Fisher for the hand some memorial chapel erected in the cemetery. He will be buried on Tuesday forenoon in the cemetery of the First Reformed Church. The following was sent me as the inscription on Mrs. Bowman's tomb stone: IN MEMORY OF VERONICA BOWMAN WIFE OF JOSEPH BowMAN AND DAUGHTER OF DANIEL AND BARBARA FORRER BORN MAY 9, 1801, DrnD J-cLY 26, 1872 (1873, error on stone, or by copyist. F.B.) AGED 72 YRS. 2 MO. 17 DAYS. 74 CHRISTIAN FORRER THE CLOCKMAKER Departed but not lost Only gone before awaiting our loved one Yet on this side of the river We weep tho' not in bitterness. Ours are not tears of gloom No tho'ts but those of tenderness Shall glisten round her tomb. NO. 10 ANNA FORRER 10. a-1. No. 10. ANNA FORRER, born December 4, 1790; died April 18, 1863, Lebanon County, Pa.; residence Lancaster, Pa.; married September 9, 1813, Daniel Brubacher, born September 17, 1791, died July 16, 1865. Nine children: 48. b-1. David Brubacher, m. Mrs. Anna (Hostetter) Nissley. (No data.) 49. b-2. Maria Brubacher, b. 1816; m. 1837, Jesse Krall, b. 1810, Millwright. Six children: 195. c-1. George B. Krall, b. 1838; li-ving 1922. 196. c-2. Anna Krall, b. 1841; d. --, aged 69; m. -- l\Ietcalf. 197. c-3. Fanny Krall (twin to Mary J.), b. Mar. 24, 1843; d. --, aged 70; m. -- Cadwallader. 198. c-4. Mary J. Krall (twin to Fanny), b. Mar. 24, 1843, York Co., Pa.; residence Shiremanstown, Pa., Feb. 16, 1922; m. 1867, Joseph B. Stretch, d. about 1818, at Mechanicsburg, Pa. Two or more children: 500. d-1. Anne Stretch, m. -- Brennan. 501. d-2. William G. Stretch, residence Harrisburg, Pa., Feb. 16, 1922. 199. c-5. John G. Krall, b. 1847; living Feb. 2, 1922. 200. c-6. Susan E. Krall, b. Feb. 21, 1849; d. Sept. 1922, York Co., Pa.; m. -- Smith. 50. b-3. Elizabeth Brubacher, b. Feb. 9, 1818; d. Sept. 12, 1903; unmarried. 51. b-4. Anna Brubacher, m. Isaac Baer. Three children: 201. c-1. Maria Baer. 202. c-2. Daniel Baer. 203. c-3. Anna Baer. 52. b-5. Barbara Brubacher, m. Jacob Hershey. Six children: 204. c-1. Samuel Hershey. 205. c-2. Anna Hershey. DANIEL FORRER THE SECOND SoN 75 206. c-3. Emanuel Hershey. 207. c-4. Barbara Hershey. 208. c-5. David Hershey. 209. c-6. Daniel Hershey. 53. b-6. Franey Brubacher, m. Samuel King. Three children: 210. c-1. Seright King. 211. c-2. Mary King. 212. c-3. David King. 54. b-7. Catherine Brubacher, m. John Spahr. Five children: 213. c-1. George Sprihr. 214. c-2. Daniel Spahr. 215. c-3. Maria Spahr. 216. c-4. John Spahr. 217. c-5. Isaac Spahr. 55. b-8. Magdalena Brubacher, m. (1) Thomas Strickler; m. (2) Peter Smith. 56. b-9. Daniel Brubacher, b. Mar. 11, 1836; d. June 20, 1885; he was a far mer, residence East Hempfield Township, Lancaster Co., Pa.; m. Sept. 17, 1859, Elizabeth Buckwalter Huber, b. May 24, 1832, d. June 16, 1912, daughter of John and Fanny B. Huber. Five children: 218. c-1. Fanny Brubacher, b. June 24, 1860; unmarried. 219. c-2. John H. Brubacher, b. June 29, 1862; residence East Hempfield Town:;hip, Lancaster Co., Pa.; m. Oct. 2, 1884, Mary Stehman Hostetter, b. Apr. 13, 1862, daughter of John Eby Hostetter and Elizabeth Newcomer (Stehman). (He ,vas my correspondent, Jan. 30, 1922.) Two children: 502. d-1. Elizabeth Brubacher, b. July 12, 1885; unmarried in 1922. 503. d-2. Anna Brubacher, b. Apr. 27, 1890; m. Dec. 22, 1915, -warren Farmer, b. Apr. 2, 1892, son of Warren and Lavina Walker Farmer. Farming. 220. c-3. Anna Brubacher, b. July 24, 1864; d. Jan. 29, 1910; m. Oct. 1885, Benjamin Stauffer, b. Apr. 15, 1863, son of Peter Landis and Sara (Burkholder) Stauffer, residence Elizabeth Township, Lancaster Co., Pa., 1922; farmer. · Six children: 504. d-1. Lizzie Stauffer, b. May 21, 1887; unmarried 1922. 76 CHRISTIAN FORRER THE CLOCKMAKER 505. d-2. Sarah Stauffer, b. Mar. 16, 1889; unmarried 1922. 506. d-3. Abram Stauffer, b. Oct. 30, 1892; residence Rohrerstown, Pa., 1922; m. Oct. 8, 1914, Mabel Groff Baer, b. Jan. 31, 1890, daughter of Benj. Erb and Alice Groff Baer. No children, 1922. 507. d-4. Anna Stauffer, b. Sept. 24, 1896; residence McJoy, Lancaster Co., Pa.; m. Feb. 26, 1920, Levi Noll Brubacher, b. Feb. 25, 1895, son of Benj. and -- Noll Brubacher, farmer. No children, 1922. 508. d-5. Mattie Stauffer, b. Dec. 30, 1897; residence East Petersburg, Lan caster Co., Pa.; m. Oct. 16, 1918, Clarence Shreiner Seigrist, b. May 30, 1897, son of John and Annie (Shreiner) Seigrist. Two children: 829. e-1. Anna Rachel Seigrist, b. Aug. 30, 1919. 830. e-2. Jay Clarence Seigrist, b. Dec. 20, 1921. 509. d-6. Mary Stauffer, b. June 17, 1900; m. Oct. 23, 1919, Clayton Snavely Wenger, b. Sept. 23, 1898, son of Eli and Susan (Snavely) Wenger. One child: 831. e-1. Jay Melvin \Yenger, b. Dec. 6, 1921; residence Manheim Township, Lancaster Co., Pa. He is a farmer. 221. c-4. Mattie Brubacher, b. Aug. 2, 1870; d. Nov. 11, 1912; m. Mar. 19, 1908, Willis Shenk Kilheffer, b. Aug. 10, 1869, son of John and -- (Shenk) Kilheffer; residence Manheim Township, Lancaster Co., Pa.; farmer. No children. 222. c-5. Lizzie Brubacher, b. July 12, 1874; d. Sept. 30, 1896; m. Oct. 12, 1893, Wilson Stoner Krady, b. May 23, 1872, son of John and -- (Stoner) Krady; residence Rapho. Township, Lancaster Co., Pa. Two children: 510. d-1. D. Stoner Krady, b. May 30, 1894; residence Harrisonburg, Va.; m. Oct. 2, 1917, Frances Z. Miller, b. Oct. 18, 1896; farmer. (Wrote 1937, letter returned.) One child: 832. e-1. Elva M. Krady, b. Dec. 4, 1919. 511. d-2. John Huber Krady, b. May 10, 1896; residence Philadelphia, Pa.; electrician; m. -- (his grandfather wrote of him Jan. 30, 1922, as "just married"). NO. 11 CATHERINE FORRER 11. a-2. No. 11. CATHERINE FORRER, born February 20, 1793 (est.); died Decem ber 8, 1868; buried Lebanon, Pa., aged 75 years, 9 months, 18 days; married DANIEL FoRRER THE SECOND SoN 77 November 15, 1814, Tabor Reformed Church, John Jacob Mark, born December 15, 1791 (est.), died August 15, 1851, aged 59 years, 8 months; buried Lebanon Pa.; no children. NO. 12 CHRISTINA FORRER 12. a-3. No. 12. CHRISTINA FORRER, born March 7, 1795; died September 27, 1837, aged 42 years, 6 months, 20 days; married August 28, 1814, George Shott, witnessed by George Brucker and Peter Shmidt (Salem Church Records). Seven children: 57. b-1. Henry (Heinrich) Forrer Shott, b. Mar. 26, 1819; bapt. May 6, 1819, Salem Evangelical Lutheran Church, Lebanon, Pa. (Bible, Mar. 23); sponsors, Philip Brechbill and wife; d. Feb. 8, 1888; m. (1) Martha Miller; m. (2) Rebecca Atkins. 58. b-2. Isaac Shott, b. Aug. 31, 1820; bapt. Oct. 6, 1820, sponsor Sarah Shott; m. -- Secrist. (See under No. 58.) (Stone: b. Aug. 1821; d. Jan. 30, 1896.) 59. b-3. John (Johannes) Shott, b. Mar. 14, 1823; bapt. Apr. 1, 1823, sponsors Johannes Bauman and wife Maria; m. Mary Albright. (See under No. 59.) (Stone: b. Mar. 23, 1823; d. Feb. 21, 1892.) 60. b-4. Christina Priscilla Shott, b. -- (Apr. 24, 1827, calculated); d. Aug. 29, 1829, aged 2 years, 4 months, 5 days. (Salem Church Records.) 61. b-5. Cyrus Shott, b. Sept. 9, 1830; bapt. Nov. 14, 1830, sponsors Johannes Emerick and wife Magdalena. (Stone: b. 1831; d. May 21, 1849.) 62. b-6. Lydia Shott, b. Sept. 16, 1833; bapt. Feb. 8, 1834, sponsors John Bohr and wife, Salem Church; unmarried. (Stone: b. Sept. 9, 1833; d. Apr. 21, 1915.) A much beloved woman. See obituary from a Lebanon, Pa., paper; the ;Evening Report has this: Last of her family, Miss Lydia B. Shott, of 39 South Ninth Street, one of the oldest Lebanonians, and who resided in her present residence for a period of 50 years, died at 6 o'clock on Wednesday afternoon of old age and pneumonia after a week's illness, at the advanced age of 81 years. Miss Shott ,vas affectionately known to her many friends both young and old as "Auntie" and her demise is deeply mourned by a wide circle. Deceased was in her younger days housekeeper for her Uncle, the late Joseph Bowman, who built the house in which Miss Shott died, and also the Kleiser residence, and a number of other houses in that vicinity. During the past several years she has lived alone. Her sunny dis position and kindly nature endeared her to many. She is the last of her family of several brothers and sisters, and is survived by the following 78 CHRISTIAN FORRER THE CLOCKMAKER nephews: Ed. A. Shott, timekeeper at the American Iron and Steel Plant; Thomas, of Jersey City; Israel, of Akron, O.; Daniel Forrer Shott of this city and John H. Michael of Philadelphia, a grand nephew, Paul W. Shott of this city, also survived. 63. b-7. Amelia Shott, unmarried. (On stone: 1835-1887.) NO. 57 HENRY FORRER SHOTT 57. b-1. No. 57. HENRY FORRER SHOTT, first child of Christina Forrer and George Shott, born March 26, 1819; bapt. May 6, 1819, Salem Evangelical Luth eran Church, Lebanon, Pa. (Bible, Mar. 23), sponsors, Philip Brechbill and wife; died February 8, 1888; married (1) May 12, 1842, by Rev. Jonathan Ruthrauff to Martha Miller, born June 17, 1820 and died June 16, 1858. Nine children: 223. c-1. Henry Shott, Jr., b. Apr. 16, 1843; d. Apr. 21, 1843. 224. c-2. Albert Shott, b. Nov. 20, 1844; ,ms killed in the Civil \Var, 1863 or 1864. Enlisted under Capt. \Villiam :'.\Iurray, Co. C, 93rd Pa. Vol. Inf., Oct. 3, 1861, at Camp Coleman, Lebanon, Pa., and was dis charged by a surgeon's certificate, Nov. 18, 1862. Is supposed to have re-enlisted. 225. c-3. John Miller Shott, b. Nov. 30, 1846; d. Oct. 10, 1922; m. l\Iar. 20, 1870, Elizabeth Seigrist, b. July 15, 1852, d. Dec. 1, 1916. Eight children: 511a. d-1. Martha Ida Shott, b. Feb. 26, 1871; d. June 17, 1911. 511b. d-2. Edwin Griffith Shott, b. June 28, 1872; residence Lititz, Pa. 511c. d-3. Emma Minerva Shott, b. June 5, 1874; d. Mar. 30, 1937. 511d. d-4. Katie Elmira Shott, b. Nov. 21, 1876; d. May 1877. 5lle. d-5. Bertha Mary Shott, b. Sept. 12, 1878; m. -- Leibig; residence Cornwall, Pa. 5llf. d-6. William Ira Shott, b. July 24, 1881; d. Sept. 1881. 511g. d-7. John Erline Shott, b. May 5, 1886; d. Oct. 22, 1888. 511h. d-8. Clarence Herbert Shott, b. Jan. 2, 1889; d. June 20, 1889. 226. c-4. Christina Mary Shott, b. Jan. 12, 1849; d. l\lar. 26, 1850. 227. c-5. Cyrus Washington Shott, b. Nov. 7, 1851; d. l\lar. 15, 1927; m. Aug. 10, 1871, Amelia Triest, b. Mar. 15, 1852, d. Aug. 10, 1918. Five children: 512. d-1. Rosa E. Shott, b. Mar. 17, 1873. 513. d-2. Lydia M. Shott, b. Jan.23.1875; d. Feb. 13, 1928; m. :'.\Iay 28, 1902, Oscar Ransler. DANIEL FORRER THE SECOND SoN 79 514. d-3. Mary R. Shott, b. Sept. 28, 1876; m. 1894, William H. Huber, resi dence 237 So. 10th Street, Lebanon, Pa. Child: 833. e-1. Esther M. Huber, b. May 18, 1896; m. Mar. 20, 1919, John S. Rich ard. Child: 961. f-1. John H. Richard, b. May 9, 1921. 515. d-4. Yirgie Shott, b. Dec. 11, 1878; d. Sept. 6, 1881. 516. d-5. Martha Shott, b. Dec. 5, 1880. 228. c-6. William Miller Shott, b. Sept. 30, 1852; no record since 1876, last known to be living. 229. c-7. Thomas Hilberry Shott, b. Oct. 9, 1854; d. Apr. 8, 1855. 230. c-8. Franklin Shott, b. A.pr. 12, 1856, Lebanon, Pa.; d. July 12, 1935, Harrisburg, Pa.; m. Dec. 17, 1887, Rosa Peters, b. July 29, 1853, d. 2.\far. 20, 1936, Harrisburg, Pa. Three children: 517. d-1. Clifford P. Shott, b. June 27, 1889; d. Nov. 9, 1889; buried in Lebanon, Pa. 518. d-2. Hester E. Shott, b. Apr. 9, 1892; residence 404 Hummel St., Harris burg, Pa., 1938; m. C. R. Beil. No children. 519. d-3. Charlotte E. Shott, b. Oct. 1894; d. Jan.15, 1897; buried Mt. Lebanon Cemetery. 231. c-9. Martha l\Iary Shott, b. Apr. 26, 1858; d. July 27, 1858. 57 b-1. Henry F. Shott, married (2) June 14, 1860, by Rev. Samuel Irwin, to Rebecca Atkins, born January 29, 1830, died February 8, 1902. Three children: 232. c-10. Edward Atkins Shott, b. July 6, 1862; cl. 1926; m. A.lvesta Strickler, who cl. after her husband. No children. 233. c-11. Thomas Henry Shott, b. Feb. 3, 1865; cl. at Irvington, N. J., 1936; m. Elizabeth Jones; residence 93 Park Place, Irvington, N. J., 1937. T\Yo children: 520. d-1. 2.\liriam R. Shott, m. Oct. 2, 1926, Geo. Frederick Rathjen of Jersey City, K. J. Residence Bloomfield, N. J., sometime. 521. d-2. Christine Shott, unmarried 1938. 234. c-12. Daniel Forrer Shott, b. :\far. 28, 1867; residence 309 Walnut St., Lebanon, Pa., Hl38; m. :\1ary T. Kapp. 80 CHRISTIAN FORRER THE CLOCKMAKER One son: 522. d-1. Alfred Nelson Shott, m. Julia Ward. He is a graduate of Pennsylvania State and Columbia University, chemist in New York City. Residence 737 Greentree Lane, Ovadell, N. J. NO. 58 ISAAC SHOTT 58. b-2. No. 58. ISAAC SHOTT, born August 31, 1820; bapt. October 6, 1820; died January 30, 1896; buried Lebanon, Pa. (Tombstone, b. Aug. 1821); married -- Secrist. At least one child: 235. c-1. Aaron Shott, m. Jane--. At least one child: 523. d-1. Stella A. Shott, b. Jan. 22, 1885; d. Jan. 7, 1886; buried Lebanon, Pa. NO. 59 JOHN SHOTT 59. b-3. No. 59. JOHN SHOTT, born March 14, 1823; bapt. April 1, 1823 (Stone: b. Mar. 23, 1823; d. Feb. 21, 1892); married Mary Albright, born January 8, 1823, died July 13, 1896; buried Lebanon, Pa. Mrs. Mabel L. Shack, March 6, 1938, gives dates as: born April 21, 1824; died February 2, 1888. One child: 236. c-1. Israel A. Shott, b. July 18, 1852; d. Oct. 3, 1931; lived in Ohio; m. Emma Horstick of Palmyra, Pa., d. aged 39. Eight children: 524. d-1. Libbie Shott, b. Aug. 1, 1876; d. Oct. 26, 1936; m. when 16 (birth day?), Martin Mars; lived in Ohio. Eight children: 834. e-1. Mary Emma Mars, b. Dec. 18, 1893; m. -- Clark. 835. e-2. Helen Margaret Mars, b. Nov. 18, 1895; m. -- Wolff. 836. e-3. Martin James Mars, b. Feb. 8, 1897. 837. e-4. Catherine Elizabeth Mars, b. Oct. 8, 1899. 838. e-5. Thomas Coyle Mars, b. May 19, 1903. 839. e-6. John Joseph Mars, b. Jan. 4, 1911. 840. e-7. Charles William Mars, b. July 20, 1915. 841. e-8. Betty Ann Mars, b. July 25, 1923. 525. d-2. Paul W. Shott, b. Oct. 29, 1879, Lebanon, Pa.; m. (1) Rebecca Stine, deceased. DANIEL FORRER THE SECOND SON 81 Two children: 842. e-1. Emily R. Shott. 843. e-2. Gilbert S. Shott. Paul W. Shott, m. (2) Dorcas B. Redman. One child: 844. e-3. Jean Louise Shott. 526. d-3. George Shott, b. Nov. 6, 1881; m. Carrie Weiderhold. Two children: 845. e-1. Emma Shott. 846. e-2. Jack Shott. 527. d-4. Mary Shott, b. Nov. 18, 1883; d. Nov. 24, 1884. 528. d-5. Robert Shott, b. Jan. 10, 1886; d. May 26, 1889. 529. d-6. Martin Shott, b. Nov. 3, 1888. 530. d-7. Mabel Louise Shott, b. Apr. 1, 1891; residence 26 So. 10th St., Leb anon, Pa., Mar. 6, 1938; m. Jan. 7, 1915, Robert S. Shaak, d. Feb. 22, 1918; no children. 531. d-8. Baby, d. 2 weeks old. NO. 14 MARY FORRER 14. a-5. No. 14. l\I.rnY (or :i.VIARIA) FORRER, born April 1 or March 31, 1799 (est.); died September 10 (11 in Obit.), 1868, aged 69 years, 5 months, 10 days; married December 16, 1819, John Bowman, born April 7, 1795, died August 18, 1881. OBITUARY MARY BOWMAN Died September 10, 1868:-In Courier of September 18, 1868: In Cornwall Township, this county, on the 11th inst., Mrs. Mary Bowman, ,vife of Mr. John Bowman, aged 69 years, 5 months and 10 dayti. It is seldom that the death of any one is more sincerely deplored, than that of l\Irs. Bowman. Her humble and sincere piety, her kind heart, and liberal spirit, won for her the confidence and affection of all who formed her acquaintance. Her end was peace, and she sweetly fell asleep in Jesus. Four children: 65. b-1. George Bowman, b. Jan. 21, 1821; bapt. Mar. 24, 1821; m. Feb. 22, 1844, Fanny ( or Phranny or Yeronica) Horst, daughter of Joseph Horst. 82 CHRISTIAN FORRER THE CLOCKMAKER Five children: 237. c-1. Mary Ann Bowman, b. Feb. 14, 1845; m. Mar. 9, 1865, George Bachman, b. Apr. 9, 1840, bapt. July 30, 1840, son of Christian and Sarah (Zinn) Bachman. 238. c-2. Sarah Bowman, m. Jacob Bowman; living at Palmyra, Pa., 1921. 239. c-3. Joseph Z. Bowman, m. Ellen Bachman. 240. c-4. Alfred Bowman, b. Aug. 21, 1854; m. 1876, Mary Gingrich (or this: I. Alfred Bowman m. Nancy Gingrich, b. July 27, 1857). 240a. c-5. Oscar Bowman, m. Annie Rissor. 66. b-2. Oliver Bowman, b. Nov. 17, 1822; bapt. Feb. 17, 1823; d. Dec. 22, 1879; m. Dec. 10, 1846, Maria Light, b. Sept. 13, 1826, d. Kov. 21, 1902. Five children: 241. c-1. Aaron Light Bowman, b. Jan. 31, 1848; bapt. July 23, 1848; d. 1896; m. Aug. 10, 1875, Ellen Roebuck. Two children: 532. d-1. Lottie Bowman, m. --. Four children: 847. e-1. 848. e-2. 849. e-3. 850. e-4. 533. d-2. Roy Bowman. 242. c-2. Abner Joseph Bowman, b. Feb. 13, 1850 (b. Feb. 12, on Church Roll); bapt. June 12, 1850; d. Dec. 17, 1917; m. 1876, Louise Run kel, b. Oct. 16, 1855; residence 214 S. 6th St., Lebanon, Pa. Five children: 534. d-1. Timothy A. Bowman, d. July 9, 1878. 535. d-2. Ira Thomas Bowman, b. Nov. 27, 1879; m. Lulu McCarty. Four children: 851. e-1. Beatrice Bowman. 852. e-2. Catherine Bowman. 853. e-3. Donald Bowman. 854. e-4. Norman Bowman. 535a. d-3. Laura Jane Bowman, b. Mar. 23, 1881; m. Apr. 16, 1902, G. Ward Kennedy. Three children: 855. e-1. Ruth Kennedy. 856. e-2. George Charles Kennedy. DANIEL FORRER THE SECOND SON 83 857. e-3. Charles "\Yard Kennedy, b. July 7, 1907; d. June 11, 1908. 535b. d-4. l\fabel M. Bowman, b. Feb. 7, 1884; unmarried 1921; residence 214 So. 6th St., Lebanon, Pa. 536. d-5. Warren A. Bowman, b. Dec. 1, 1887; m. 1908, Jenny Brown. Five children: 858. e-1. Gladys Bowman. 859. e-2. Marian Bowman. 860. e-3. Mabel Bowman. 861. e-4. Dorothy Price Bowman, d. 1918. 862. e-5. Warren Harding Bowman. 243. c-3. Mary Emma Bowman, b. Oct. 18, 1853; d. May 18, 1915; m. 1873, George Zinn. One child: 537. d-1. Sallie Zinn, b. Nov. 16, 1875; m. 1898, Luther Bachman. One son: 864. e-1. George Zinn Bachman. 244. c-4. Allen F. Bowman, b. Jan. 18, 1857; d. Oct. 17, 1918; m. Annie Smith. Two children: 538. d-1. Mary A. Bowman, b. May 21, 1887. 539. d-2. Allen G. Bowman, Jr., b. Sept. 6, 1889; d. Sept. 8, 1889. 245. c-5. John Jacob Bowman, b. May 28, 1866; m. Catherine Carpenter. Two children: 540. d-1. Ralph 0. Bowman. 541. d-2. Miriam ::\I. Bowman. 67. b-3. Cyrus Elias Bowman, b. Feb. 17, 1826, So. Lebanon Township; bapt. May 17, 1826; d. Feb. 6, 1917, 91st year; buried Bismark, Pa.; m. Jan. 24, 1856, by Rev. W. F. Kremen, at Lebanon, Pa., to Lydia Shaak, daughter of Rudolph and Mary (daughter of Phillip Kaffering) Shaak, b. Aug. 17, 1833. Five children: 246. c-1. Elmira Mary Bowman, b. Nov. 22, 1856; d. Dec. 11, 1876, 20 years, 19 days; m. May 6, 1876, Roland us Bachman. One daughter: 542. d-1. Elmira Bachman, b. Nov. 19, 1876; d. June 20, 1877, 7 months, 1 day. 247. c-2. Samuel Shaak Bowman, b. Dec. 15, 1858; m. Lizzie Bomberger. 84 CHRISTIAN FORRER THE CLOCKMAKER Two children: 543. d-1. Miles Augustus Bowman, b. Dec. 24, 1902. 544. d-2. Myra Elizabeth Bowman, b. July 12 ,1907. 248. c-3. Alice Ann Bowman, b. Nov. 28, 1861; residence Quentin (Old Bis mark), Pa., 1921; m. Dr. Samuel Augustus Brecht of Quentin, Pa., b. McSherrytown, Adams Co., Pa.; d. Nov. 26, 1920, aged 61 years, 2 months, 28 days. No children. (Visited Oct. 1921.) 249. c-4. Mary Ellen Bowman, b. Feb. 11, 1865; unmarried 1921. 250. c-5. Cyrus Forrer Bowman, b. Apr. 2, 1871; m. Tillie Soule. Two children: 545. d-1. Hilda 0. Bowman, b. May 6, 1900; "ae. 21, May 6, 1921." 546. d-2. Marron N. Bowman, b. Dec. 3, 1905; "ae. 16, Dec. 3, 1921." 68. b-4. John Alpheus Bowman, b. Nov. 17, 1831; bapt. Feb. 1832; d. Apr. 22, 1909; m. Oct. 29, 1857, by Rev. F. W. Kremer, at Lebanon, Pa., to Mary Hoffer, b. Dec. 19, 1835, d. Aug. 17, 1917 (L.G.B.); (d. Aug. 2, 1911, Mrs. Lee). Six children: 251. c-1. Forrer Hoffer Bowman, b. Sept. 7, 1858; bapt. Nov. 24, 1858; d. Jan. 31, 1860, aged 1 year, 4 months, 24 days. 252. c-2. Leighton George Bowman, b. Apr. 27, 1860; bapt. July 8, 1860, at Cornwall Township, Lebanon Co., Pa.; d. July 13, 1930, at 9 Ber wyn Park, Lebanon, Pa.; m. May 19, 1886, by Rev. D.S. Longe necker, at Fredericksburg, Pa., to Miss Katie Lentz, daughter of Geo. and Lydia (Light) Lentz, b. May 26, 1864, of Bethel Town ship, Lebanon Co., Pa., d. Feb. 22, 1926, Lebanon, Pa. (Enjoyed a visit at his home, Oct. 1921, when he and family aided me greatly \vith this work.) Mr. Bowman's obituary follows: DEATH CLAIMS L. G. BowMAN AT Hrs CITY HoME City Business Man for Thirty Years Trading as Smith and Bowman Had Long and Active Career Lebanon, Pa., Tues., July 14, 1930. Evening Report. Leighton G. Bowman, one of Lebanon's leading businessmen for the past quarter century or more, passed away at his home in Berwyn Park, shortly after five o'clock on Sunday afternoon, following a serious illness of complications with which he suffered since April 5, last. For nearly thirty years Mr. Bowman was associated with Milton H. Smith in the rug, carpet and drapery business here, devoting practically all his DANIEL FoRRER THE SECOND SoN 85 time to this interest. On April 27 last Mr. Bowman attained the age of 70 years. He was a member of Trinity United Brethren church, and frater nally he was identified with Mt. Lebanon Lodge No. 226, Free and Accepted Masons, Hermit Commandery 24, Knights Templar, and Sons of America. Mr. Bowman was a native of the Quentin region, in Cornwall township, a son of the late John G. and Mary (Hoffer) Bow man, who were extensively engaged in farming in that locality. He was an ardent farmer himself in early life, and procured a good education in the public schools of the community. Mr. Bowman began his mercantile career as a clerk in the S. E. Fox general store at Cornwall, later entering the employ of C. E. Shenk this city. After the seasoned experience he gained at these establish ments, Mr. Bowman decided to pursue business of his own, and he estab lished a general mercantile store at Jonestown where he remained for some years. In 1904 he came to this city to establish the firm of Smith and Bowman, with M. H. Smith, which has grown to be one of the city's most successful enterprises. In February 1926 Mr. Bowman's wife, who was Katherine Lentz before her marriage, passed away. He leavei, these children: Miss Luella B. Bowman and Miss Helen L. Bowman, at home; Mrs. Mary Morrison, Parker Ford, Pennsylvania; Mrs. Matilda Ruth, this city; two sons., Hoffer G. Bowman, and J. Russell Bowman, of Cambridge, Mass.; a brother I. W. Bowman, grocer of this city; and six grandchildren. It was said that J. Russell Bowman is now in Europe, but despite the fact that cablegrams have been exchanged frequently, it appears that the cable sent him concerning the serious illness of the father very recently, has not been answered indicating that the son has evidently changed his location. Nine children: 547. d-1. Luella May Bowman, b. May 4, 1887, Jonestown, Lebanon Co., Pa. 548. d-2. Hoffer George Bowman, b. Sept. 22, 1888, Jonestown; d. Sept. 5, 1934; m. Gladys Smith of Denver, Colo. Two children: 865. e-1. Catherine Elizabeth Bowman, b. Apr. 28, 1917. 866. e-2. Gladson George Bowman, b. latter part Nov., 1919, Akron, Ohio. 549. d-3. Ethel Lydia Bowman, b. Feb. 25, 1890, Jonestown; d. Aug. 13, 1903; buried Union Cemetery, near Hamlin; removed to Mt. Lebanon Cemetery, Lebanon, Pa. 550. d-4. Helena Bowman, b. Mar. 10, 1891, Jonestown; residenc,e Lebanon, Pa. 86 CHRISTIAN FORRER THE CLOCKMAKER 551. d-5. Mary Jane Bowman, b. Jan. 24, 1893, Jonestown; m. Keith W. Morrison of LaFargeville, Pa. Two children: 867. e-1. Keith W. Morrison, Jr., b. Mar. 20, 1920. 867a. e-2. Esther Louise Morrison, b. Feb. 15, 1926. 552. d-6. Lentz Harry Bowman, b. Sept. 22, 1894, Jonestown; d. Mar. 28, 1895; buried Union Cemetery; removed to Mt. Lebanon Cemetery. 553. d-7. Catherine Elizabeth Bowman, b. Dec. 7, 1895, Jonestown, Pa.; d. Jan. 8, 1898. 554. d-8. John Russell Bowman, b. Aug. 18, 1900; m. Oct. 1925, Anne Stew art of Beaver, Pa. Three children: 867b. e-1. Elinor Anne Bowman, b. Oct. 26, 1928. 867c. e-2. John Stewart Bowman, b. May 30, 1931. 867d. e-3. Philip Creighton Bowman, b. Jan. 15, 1933. 555. d-9. Matilda Bowman, b. Jan. 25, 1902; m. June 23, 1925, Richard Bowman Ruth of Lebanon, Pa. Three children: 867e. e-1. Matilda Jane Ruth, b. Sept. 29, 1926. 867f. e-2. Mary Louise Ruth, b. Apr. 20, 1931. 867g. e-3. John Ruth, b. Jan. 26, 1936. 253. c-3. Henry Allen Bowman, b. Apr. 20, 1864; bapt. July 15, 1864; d. Jan. 22, 1892, aged 27 years, 9 months, 2 days. 254. c-4. Sallie Minerva Bowman, b. July 31 (30 on tomb), 1866; bapt. Nov. 15, 1866; d. July 10, 1910; m. William Pierce Boger, b. Dec. 25, 1865, living 1921; married again. One child: 555a. d-1. Matilda Boger, m. Dec. 23, 1910, Louis H. Winkler. Two children: 867h. e-1. Louis H. Winkler, Jr., b. Apr. 10, 1914. 867i. e-2. Theodore Boger Winkler, b. Sept. 27, 1917. 255. c-5. Mary Ann Bowman, b. May 17, 1877; bapt. by Rev. F. W. Kremer; d. Aug. 7, 1877, aged 2 months, 21 days. 256. c-6. Irwin William Bowman, b. Feb. 4, 1883; bapt. by Rev. F. W. Kremer; m. June 20, 1907, at Lebanon, Pa., Mary Alice Shaak, b. Mar. 5, 1883. One child: 556. d-1. Jay Paul Bowman, b. May 3, 1921. Christian Forrer the Third Son CHAPTER IV 4. III. CHRISTIAN FORRER, third son of Christian Forrer and Elizabeth Ken drick, was born in Lampeter Township, Lancaster County, Pa., June 3, 1765; he married September 21, 1790, Elizabeth Neidig, daughter of Abraham and Elizabeth Neidig; she was born on June 7, 1770, died at Dayton, Ohio, November 8, 1853. He died June 6, 1828, at or near Wheeling, W. Va. Christian Forrer began his married life properly by opening an account in his Bible thus: I, Christian Forrer, of Paxton Township Dauphin County, State of Pennsylvania, this day, September the 21st in the year of Our Lord one thousand seven hundred and ninety, intermarried with Elizabeth Neidig; of the same place. This couple had nine children, but as these lines are being written there is no living descendant born with the surname Forrer, and but three with a parent so born. The collection of houses and mills where Christian Forrer and his brother Samuel lived, was called Mundellsville, evidently because in the near vicinity was a general store kept by a man named Mundell; but a paper showing the purchases of Christian Forrer in March 1804 and giving the credits for payments up to August 27, 1804, is dated at Fredericksburg. The paper begins: "Mr. Christian Forrer, In account with Murray G. V. Mundell, Dr." Letters written by the family of Christian Forrer, were often dated "Water's Edge." The Page News and Courier of July 18, 1924, has the following article about Christian Forrer's house: CAVE WATER RAN INTO THIS HOUSE Not many people are aware of it but it is a fact nevertheless that a large dvrelling house at one time stood near the entrance of the "Water Cave," which is only a few yards from the old "Saltpeter Cave," on the southeastern suburbs of Luray. The house was built by Christian Forrer for the purpose of getting the almost ice cold water that gushes out from the hillside and the "Water Cave." After living there for years Mr. Forrer moved to some other place, believing that the dampness of the lowlands in front of the cave was the cause of much of the illness of 88 CHRISTIAN FORRER THE CLOCKMAKER his wife. According to John N. Chapman, a spring house was near the entrance of the cave and the water from the latter passed through milk boxes in the spring house, giving the milk and butter a temperature as if it had been associated with ice. The water from the cave was also run into the basement of the building. Mr. Forrer was a brother of Samuel and Henry Forrer. This old Forrer homestead was torn down many, many years ago, though Mr. Chapman says that at his earliest recollections there were markings of where it stood in the rock founda tion. Time and cultivation of the land have obliterated all these mark ings and now it bears no resemblances to ever having been the abode of man. It is safe to say that this old Forrer mansion was built in the most substantial manner, for the period was not far removed from the time of the red man in this valley, and it is known that the dwellings of the white people were constructed so as to make them as near raid and massacre proof as possible. Ever since Luray has existed the old cave has doubtless been visited by boys as they have come upon the scenes of life, but the body of water near the entrance has always kept the youngsters from penetrating its depth and wonders. Of the latter it doubtless holds many and the present history of the place has never before been in print. Christian Forrer, evidently sensing the advice that would be given later by Horace Greeley about going west, started with his wagons to move to Ohio, but was stricken with sickness in \Vheeling, W. Va., his death occurring in that city. His son, Christian Forrer, pursued his westward journey, settling in Dayton, Ohio. After locating there, accord ing to Mr. Chapman, Mr. Forrer had frequent correspondence with the late Mann Almond, one of the original settler::, of Luray and who died here between thirty and forty years ago at a very advanced age. Henry Forrer was the owner of the Abram Kendrick farm a mile south of Luray, now owned by L. M. Frank. This Abram Kendrick married a daughter of Henry Forrer. A survey of the home lot and sketch of the map follows. ForrerDocuments, from A. F. Gardner, 1923: Survey of Christian Forrer's land where he lives. Laid down by a scale of 100 poles to the inch. Oct. 27, 1817. Surveyed October 27th, 1817 for Christian Forrer, the Land which he lives on, Beginning, at a Stake corner to a small Tract which the said Forrer sold to John R. Whiting and extending thence, with John Hauns & Isaac Ruffner's line N. 871/2 e. 120 Poles to another Stake, Corner to said Ruffner, then with another line of his N. 22 E. 139 P. to 2 pines corner to a Small Tract which said Forrer sold to John W. Abbott, then with lines of it & the main road N. 52 E. 32. P. to a double white oak and a black Walnut Sapling on the East side of said road then N. 43 E. 40 Poles crossing said ,✓. J' 3 l 4 -~;' i)" -- ,, ~~ - .. , .. ..., .. _,,...sY' CHRISTIAN F ORRER FARMSURVEY CHRISTIAN FoRRER THE THIRD SoN 89 road to within 8 links of a black Oak Stump on the East side of said stump and on the West side of said road; then N. 54 E. 44-¼ P. to a Stone in "\Vm. S. Marye's line at the West edge of said road. Then cross ing said road and with lines of said Marye's S. 12 E. 17-¼ P. to a white Oak, then S. 70 ¼ E. 46 P. to near 3 pine stumps, then with the division lines between the said Christian & Samuel Forrer S. 41 W. 357¼ Poles to a fallen white Oak, then S. 5 W. 10 P. to a Spanish Oak Stump, then S. 12 E. 16 ¼ P. to a white Oak Stump, then S. 10 W. 10 P. to the bank of the big Hawksbill Creek, then down the several courses & meanders of the same N. 79 W. 12 P. then N. 36 W. 1.5 P. then N. 67 W. 14 P. then N. 50 W. 14 P. then N. 64 W. 14 P. to the mouth of said Hawksbill within one pole of the place where a Locust formerly stood, then N. 38½ E. 5 P. to a Cedar and a black Walnut, then crossing the main Hawksbill N. 84 W. 8 P. & 8 links to a small locust planted at the edge of a road, then with it N. 9;/2 W. 10 P. to a white Oak at the mouth of a Lane, then with it N. 73 W. 69¼ P. to a Hickory then leave said line and up a Valley S. 71 W. 27 P. to a white Oak Stump, then S. 85 W. 22-¼ P. to two pines, then S. 63 W. 101 P. to a pile of Stones put together near a leaning Chestnut Oak, then N. 61 W. 5):: P. to a Chestnut Oak, & a marked Pine, then S. 46 W. 45 P. to near three Pines, corner of Land belonging to the Heirs of Benjamin Ruffner dec'd., then leave said Samuel Forrer's lines and with said Ruffner's lines the same course continued the whole 151 P. to three Gum Saplings corner to a small Tract which said C. Forrer sold to Nichols now owned by John N. Barbee, then with a line of the same N. 67 W. 36 P. to three Hickory Saplings, in Blackford & Co's. line then with it N. 8 E. 168 1 FORRER LETTER Waters Edge, May 20th, 1828. This evening left home (with much reluctance) spent the night at Mr. Kendrick, left there on Wednesday at twelve o'clock crossed the Massenotten Mountain arrived at Mr. Heawer (?) about 5, Thursday the 22d. Went on to Mount Jackson there parted with Cousin C. Forrer (?) I need not say with regret, went on to Pittman's Tavern fed and took dinner, met with an old widower in search of a wife,-. . . (scratched out or canceled). Cousin H, Mr. Wayland, Rebecca and myself went on to the Narrow pasage arrived just in time to sit down with a merry group of weddingers to a sumptuous dinner at three o'clock, waited the arrival of the family then went on to Woodstock, there scattered out amongst our friends. Fared sumptuously without cost, Friday morning started later in consequence of Sister C. taking ill last night (here parted with another of our friends Cousin Daniel) traveled on slowly passed through Strasburg and through Middletown on to the forks of the road then separated again, Cousin H. Mr. W. Brother C. Sisters R. A. littel E. and myself went to Mr. Kendricks. Cousin Sam, with the rest of the family went on to Mr. Brinkers. Saturday, started on all in fine spirits some walking and some riding, arrived in \Vin chester at two o'clock took dinner at Mr. Saucks (Laucks?) spent several hours looking at the beauty of the places, the shrubs flowers poultry painting &c. Now we must bid farewell to the last of our Luray friends. Mr. vV. and Cousin H. the loss of their society together with a sense of our great obligations to them for their inexpressible kindness depress us very much. Went on to Mr. Brinkers, two miles below Winchester put up for the night here for the first time we had to wait on ourselves not so agreeable as to be waited on. Sunday the 25th a fine morning started early went on pretty well, up one hill and down until eleven o'clock stopped rested took our rations and moved 011 again through an interesting country of hills valies well improved stopped at T. Vances found good accommodations. While Monday morning cool cloudy and pleasant, Martin C., Sam, E. R. A. and myself started on foot up and down several small mountains to until overtaken in tremendious shower of rain we made our escape to a small house at the foot of branch mountain, there waited the arrival of the Wagon. R. A. and myself got in, rode up and down the most rugged mountain I ever crossed and the rain pouring down in torrents, came to the south branch of Potomac crossed in the ferry boat, were much pleased with the sight of the sign of a comfortable Inn, put up for the night, here we found ourselves West of Winchester. Tuesday morning CHRISTIAN FORRER THE THIRD SON 91 27th, walked on to Springfield in fine spirits two or three miles then got in \Vagon and found jolting over the rocks more agreable than wading in the mud. Arrived in Frankford at eleven o'clock, found Patersons Creek past fording, took dinner and spent the morning in walking about the town. Wednesday, the 28th, rose early got breakfast put our room in order, rigged ourselves to the best advantage, Cousin Sam, Sisters R. A. and myself with one of the Gentlemen of the Village walked over some of the most delightful fields I ever saw, v:ent to the creek spent several hours fishing caught two catfish a strange sight to me, returned to our room took dinner, then spent several hours reading and sleeping. We were visited by Miss C. Price, an interesting little girl, who proposed taking another walk. We all agreed, the evening being very fine, we did not return until night, went to our lodgings, where we were visited by l\Ir. Keller our Landlord, his family and Dr. Dun, a very genteel looking old bachelor, they soon found we us, to be very fond of Music sent for their violins and entertained us some time with all the best tunes they could think of. Thursday 29th left Frankford crossed the creek without any diffi culty, went on five rn.iles further found the north branch of Potomac very high though not past fording, here we all left the carriage and got into \Vagons, I crept up in the fore part of a large wagon loaded with Military Arms bound for Pittsburg, we reached Maryland safe though the water ran into the \V agon and carriage, we all took our seats again and moved on to a neat little village called frastburg situated on the National road. Friday morning 30th left the village walked 7 miles up the Alegany Mountains. A very pleasant walk, but were overtaken by a very heavy shower of rain, it continued to rain nearly all day, arived at Beall's tavern, three miles from the top of the mountain all quite willing to stop for the night. Saturday morning still raining and very cold quite to unpleasant to travel. Twelve o'clock making prepara tions to travel, went on to Smithfield a small village on the Youagany. Sunday morning went to look at Youagany Bridge called the hand somest piece of work of the kind in the (?). Cousin Samuel and myself walked over on the top of the wall .... feet from the surface of the water, after that we walked over 9 miles without resting passed over a rough part of the mountain, the inhabitants equally so some spinning and at other employment, here while walking alone I was overtaken by a neat little carriage with two ladies and one gentleman he gave the lines to one of the ladies and stept out to walk. I soon found him to be an interesting young Quaker from Ohio, returning from a visit to Phila delphier, he soon learned my name my native place and my place of destination, here the ladies requested him to gPt int0 the carriage again they drove off and left me to walk alone, the ladies equally inquisitive 92 CHRISTIAN FORRER THE CLOCKMAKER learned all he heard learned of me, drove on and soon overtook Samuel and the girls one of the ladies called out then are you not Sister of, Samuel Forrer, there a great questions answered in short time very much to our satisfaction, they drove on we all stopped at a fine spring at the foot of Laurel Hill drank lemonade to the health of our friends in Shenandoah. They went on to a handsome little town called Union, here we met with our quaker friends again spent the evening quite agreeable. Monday morning 2nd June one of the quaker ladies is unable to travel. We are compelled to leave them, came on to a little village called Circlevill put up at Rogers Tavern where Sister C. (This is an account of Uncle Christian Forrer taking his sisters to Ohio; ending abruptly because of the sudden death of his father.) Christian and Elizabeth (Neidig) Forrer had nine children: 16. a-1. Abraham Forrer, b. Oct. 24, 1791, in Pennsylvania; d. July 22, 1792. 17. a-2. Samuel Forrer, b. Jan. 6, 1793, Dauphin Co., Pa.; d. Mar. 25, 1874, Dayton, Ohio; m. Feb. 8, 1826, at Delaware, Ohio, Sarah Hastings Howard, daughter of Horton and his third wife, Hannah (Hastings) Howard. She was b. Dec. 27, 1807, at Concord, Belmont Co., Ohio, d. at Dayton, Ohio, Dec. 11, 1887. An interesting book by Mrs. Charlotte Reeve Conover, privately issued in 1902, for Mr. John H. Patterson; and the Cash Register, has several references to Samuel Forrer, as follows: FORRER, SAMVEL Opening of the Canal Jan. 25, 1829, "The Forrer" arrived from Cincinnati, being 2nd to arrive; 1st on same day-"Gov. Brown." Samuel Forrer mentioned pp. 29, 128, 129, 153, 174, 180, 181. (p. 29) Mr. Samuel Forrer, so prominent in the early history of Ohio and of Dayton in some reminiscences of a visit to Dayton as late as 1818, published in the Dayton Jmmwl in 1863, says: "I remember that I killed 3 pheasants on the present site of Mr. Van Ansdal's home in Dayton Viev>'. Quails, rabbits, &c., were found in plenty in 'Buck Pasture,' immediately East of the canal basin, between First and Second Streets. \Vild ducks came in large flocks to the ponds within the present city limits, but which have since been mainly wiped out by drainage. And the fox hunters had a great time on occasion by, 'Visiting the Brush Prairie'; within 2 miles of the Court House. Deer, wild turkey, and other game were killed in the neighborhood and Venison & wild meat were easily obtainable in Dayton. (pp. 128, 129) Mr. Samuel Forrer visited Dayton in the fall of 1814, and his reminiscences, published in the Dayton Journal in 1863, give CHRISTIAN FORRER THE THIRD SON 93 us a glimpse of the town at that date. "At that early day there was a house and a well in an Oak clearing on Main St. near Fifth, surrounded by a hazel thicket. It was a noted halting place for strangers traveling northward and eastward, in order to procure a drink of water, and inquire the distance to Dayton!" The embryo city was then confined to the bank of the Miami River, between Ludlow and Mill St. and the business storekeeping, blacksmithing, milling, distilling, &c., was concentrated about the head of Main St. The next visit of Mr. Forrer was in 1818, when he took lodgings at the principal hotel, then and long afterwards kept by Col. Reis, "A good man and excellent landlord." The site of that old time traveler's home is now occupied by the Baptist Church on the West side of Main St., between First and Second Sts. Here Mr. Forrer remained for some time "Enjoying the hospital ities of the place and the pleasures derived from the manly sports of those times." (p. 180) In 1839, Mr. Samuel Forrer at the earnest solicitation of the directors, consented to take charge of the turnpikes as Engineer and general superintendent. The roads placed under his supervision were the Dayton and Lebanon; Dayton and Springfield; and the Great Miami turnpikes. The Ohio legislature for partisan reasons, had just excluded Mr. Forrer from (p. 181) the Canal board, thus depriving the State of a faithful and competent officer. But as Dayton could now secure the constant aid of his invaluable talents & experience in the various public improvements in which the citizens were interested, and ,vhich, although of a local character, deeply concerned a large proportion of the people, there were some among us, the Journal says, selfish enough not to regret the change. Samuel Forrer was reappointed in the Spring of 1837 by the board of public works, principal engineer on the lines of the Wabash & Erie and :}liami Canals. This appointment, as the proper administration of the canal involved the prosperity of Dayton, was a matter of public rejoicing here. A number of Dayton young men went out with Mr. Forrer to learn Civil Engineering. Howe's "Historical Collections of Ohio" contains, in the chapter on "Pioneer Engineers of Ohio," by Colonel \Yhittlesey, the following interesting biographical sketch of Mr. Forrer: No Engineer of Ohio spent so many years in the service of the State as did J.\Ir. Forrer. He came from Pennsylvania (sic) (Va. F.B.) in 1818, 94 CHRISTIAN FORRER THE CLOCKMAKER and in 1819 was deputy surveyor of Hamilton County, Ohio. In 1820 1Ir. William Steele, a very enterprising citizen of Cincinnati, Ohio, employed Mr. Forrer at his own expense to ascertain the elevation of the San dusky and Sciota Summit above Lake Erie. His report was sent to the legislature by Governor Brown. This was the favorite route (for the Erie Canal), the shortest, lowest summit, and passed through a very rich country. The great question was a supply of water. It would have been located, and in fact was in part, when in the fall or summer of 1823 it was found by Judge D. Bates to be wholly inadequate. Of 23 engineers and assistants, eight died of local diseases within six years. Mr. Forrer was the only one able to keep the field perma nently and use the instruments in 1823. When Judge Bates needed their only level, Mr. Forrer inwnted and constructed one that would now be a curiosity among engineers. He named it the "Pioneer." It was in the form of a round bar of wrought iron with a cross like a capital "T." The top of the letter was a flat bar welded at right angles to which a telescope was made fast by solder, on (p. 182) which was a spirit level. There was a projection drawn out from the cross-bar at right angles to it which rested upon a circular plate of the tripod. By means of thumb-screws and reversals, the round bar acting as a pendulum, a rude horizontal plane was obtained which was of value at short range. Mr. Forrer was not quite medium height, but well formed and very active. He was a pleasant and cheerful com panion. Judge Bates and the Canal Commissioners relied on his skill under their instructions to test the water question in 1823. He ran a line for a feeder from the Sandusky Summit westerly and north of the water shed, taking up the waters of the Auglaize and heads of the Miami. Even with this addition the supply was inadequate. (p. 182) Until his death in 1874 he was nearly all the time in the employ of the State as Engineer, Canal Commissioner, or member of the board of public works. He was not only popular, but scrupulously honest and industrious. His life-long friends regarded his death as a personal loss, greater than that of a faithful public officer. He was too unobtrusive to make personal enemies, not neglecting his duties as a citizen zealous but just. He died at Dayton, Ohio, at 10 A.M., March 25, 1874, from the exhaustion of his physical powers ,vithout pain. Like his life he passed away in peace, at the age of eighty (81 F.B.), his mind clear and conscious of the approaching end. (I made the foregoing excerpts from the book of my old friend Lotta (Reeve) CHRISTIAN FORRER THE THIRD SON 95 Conover, on an ordinary pad and have destroyed the notes after checking them today, July 12, 1937. F.B.) Here follows part of a special article by Howard Burba, in the Dayton News of September 25, 1932: FORRER, SAMUEL, ENGINEER As we skim the smooth surface of a perfectly paved Montgomery co. highway, inspired by the magnificent pictures that slide past the plate glass window of a velvety cushioned sedan, how many of us pause to wonder just what manner of man engineered the job of converting these one-time Indian trails into main arteries of travel? Someone skilled in the art of civil engineering had to run these graceful lines. Someone versed in mathematics, to the minutest fraction, had to lay to the transit an eye of magical accuracy. Someone who could see far beyond the tomorrow of his time was responsible for carving the brows of the hills and bridging the turbulent streams that millions in the years to come might make their way in swiftness and comfort over pathways which all the years of time cannot erase. The Indian in his birch-bark canoe witnessed the transformation of his wooded trail into a broader path of travel which the white man called a "post road." But fate had pointed a finger westward and the Indian had bent his steps toward the setting sun when men of a still later generation took up the task of converting these "post roads" into "turnpikes," of which our modern paved highways are direct descend ants. The red man had blazed his trail with only the curling smoke of a distant campfire as his compass. The white man, close upon his heels had done little more than broaden it with the ax, that his rumbling, ox-drawn cart might pass unhampered into a land of promise. But who came in the wake of the ox-cart and its driver clad in coon-skins, to lay down gravel and corduroy, to arch the streams with mortised beams and puncheoned floors; to give to Montgomery co. "toll roads" that linked Dayton with the outside world and caused the dreams of her founders to come true? The answer is found in the short and simple name of Samuel Forrer. The story of his genius and engineering skill is best told in the super-high,vays over which you now pass swiftly and with ease. The highway system of Montgomery co. stands as a lasting monument to Samuel Forrer. And who among us could wish for a monument of greater splendor, or for one which symbolizes a greater service to man kind? The obituary following is from the Dayton Journal of March 26, 187 4: 96 CHRISTIAN FORRER THE CLOCK\L\KER DEATH OF SAMuEL FORRER The death of this venerable and highly esteemed citizen occurred yesterday morning at 10 o'clock. He had suffered from a partial paralysis, which struck him more than a year ago, but from this he recovered in a great measure. For a few months he was confined to the house, and for some weeks to his bed. It was not apparent that he suffered from the attacks of any disease which could be defined, but the forces of nature gradually failed, until at last the powers of life were exhausted1 and he sank to his last long sleep without a throe or a struggle. Samuel Forrer was one of the remarkable men of the past genera tion. He was specially identified with all the great works of internal improvement which more than half a century ago were undertaken by the State, and which antedated the railroad period. The sketch of his life from the "Lives and Works of Civil and Military Engineers of America," which follows, is an accurate and reliable statement of his connection with the various public works of Ohio, and also authentic memoir: Samuel Forrer was born in Dauphin county, Pennsylvania, Janu ary 6th, seventeen hundred and ninety-three. His parents, Christian and Elizabeth Forrer, were also natives of that State. When Samuel was three years old, his father remo-ved to Virginia and purchased a large farm in the Shenandoah Valley. On this property there was a flouring and a saw-mill, to which his father added wool-carding machinery. After receiving such an education as boys usually obtain in ordinary country schools, he was employed on the farm or in the mills, as necessity or inclination directed, and being of a mechanical turn of mind, he acquired considerable skill in mill-wright work and machine building, which afterwards was very useful to him in his profession as a civil engineer. When twenty-one years of age he visited Ohio, but soon after returned home, where he remained until eighteen hundred and seven teen, when he removed to Dayton, Ohio, which has since been his place of residence. In eighteen hundred and eighteen Mr. Forrer was appointed Deputy Surveyor of Hamilton County, Ohio, and also Deputy Sur veyor under Colonel Richard C. Anderson, Principal Surveyor of the Virginia Military District of Ohio. In this capacity he was employed during the winter of eighteen hundred eighteen and nineteen, in sur veying through the wilderness the military lands north of the Green ville line, which service was attended with great labor and exposure. Mr. Forrer was not only one of the pioneer surveyors of Ohio, but has - CHRISTL-,:'\T FoRREH THE THIRD SoN 97 since and for many years been honorably identified with the engineering connected with the public works of that State. So early as eighteen hundred and twenty, Mr. Forrer made his first attempt at civil engineer ing by examining the summit between the Sciota and Sandusky rivers, to ascertain the feasibility of uniting the waters of Lake Erie and the Ohio river, by means of a navigable canal. This survey was made at the request and expense of ,villiam Steel, of Cincinnati, who communi cated the result to the General Assembly of Ohio, which resulted in the appointment of a Board of Commissioners in eighteen hundred and twenty-bvo, with authority "to employ a competent and experienced engineer to make a survey and estimate for a canal to connect Lake Erie with the Ohio river. The Hon. James Geddes, of the State of New York, was employed by the Board, with Isaac Jerome, an experienced engineer of that State, as Assistant. Mr. Forrer was advised by Governor Brown-one of the Board of Commissioners-to join the Engineer Corps in any situation that might offer. He accordingly accepted the position of junior rodman, with a compensation of only nine dollars per month. In a short time the senior rodman was taken ill, and left the party, when Mr. Forrer was advanced to his place. Soon thereafter Mr. Jerome was taken ill with the prevailing fever of the country and returned home, ,vhen Mr. Forrer was promoted to the position of Assistant Engineer, and during the two following years he was almost constantly engaged in running experimental lines for the canal. In July, eighteen hundred and hventy-five, the Ohio canals were commenced under the charge of the Hon. David S. Bates as Chief Engineer. :Mr. Forrer was employed as Resident Engineer in charge of the work on the Miami and Erie canal. He continued in the service of the State until eighteen hundred and thirty-one, during which time he located the whole of the :Miami and Erie canal and its branches, and a great portion of the Ohio canal. In eighteen hundred and thirty-two }Ir. Forrer was appointed a member of the Board of Canal Commissioners, and continued in that position for three years. The Board was then abolished, and a Board of Public ,Yorks created in its stead by the Legislature of Ohio, of which he \Vas a member for several years. Not only was he exceedingly useful in this capacity, but by his zeal, general intelligence and force of character, he contributed largely to the promotion of the canal system, and was a valuable co-laborer with the men of that period, who shaped the policy of the State and laid the foundation of her commercial institutions. With the present financial strength of Ohio-so great that the annual tax for State expenses alone amounts to nearly twenty-five millions of dollars, and the total valuation 98 CHRISTIAN FORRER THE CLOCKMAKER of taxable property twelve hundred millions-it can scarcely be con ceived that as late as eighteen hundred and twenty-two, the Board of Commissioners deemed it necessary to inquire, in the gravest manner, of the highest financial authorities in New York, if in all the money markets of the world a loan of three millions of dollars, for thirty years, on the pledged faith of the State, could be negotiated for the purpose of connecting the lakes with the Ohio river. In eighteen hundred and thirty-eight, Mr. Forrer was appointed by the State of Indiana Consulting Engineer, with Sylvester Welch, then Chief Engineer of the State of Kentucky, for the consideration of important engineering questions connected with a general system of internal improvements, contemplated by that State. Their report and recommendations were adopted by the State Legislature, and the works constructed in accordance therewith. Mr. Forrer's sound judgment, practical sense and high reputation for probity and fairness, induced the reference to him for decision of many questions of a professional nature, not only in Ohio, but in adjoining States. His decision and advice were usually the end of a controversy. In eighteen hundred and forty-nine Mr. Forrer was for some time engaged in making the surveys for the location of the Ohio Central railroad, from Zanesville to '\'heeling, through a country, although not mountainous, yet so broken into hills and valleys, many of them of considerable magnitude, as to require great skill and judgment in select ing the most favorable route. Mr. Forrer greatly excelled as a Locating Engineer, a duty more suited to his tastes and talents than the dPtails of construction. Those most familiar with his qualifications have expressed the opinion that, in the peculiar trait which grasps almost intuitively the topographical formation of a region of country, its capa bilities and possibilities for a canal or railroad location, Mr. Forrer had no superior. In the projection of several of the railroads in the western part of Ohio, centering at Dayton, Mr. Forrer was engaged in their preliminary surveys and locations, and rendered important service in shaping and giving direction to those improvements. He was uniformly esteemed as a safe and reliable engineer, and as such exercised a controlling influence in all general movements in regard to many of the early public works of the West. Mr. Forrer also located several turnpikes leading out of Dayton and Cincinnati, and in other parts of Ohio. He was at one time a con tractor on the ,vabash canal, in Indiana, and also on the Pacific railroad, in Missouri. He was always noted for his agreeable and attractive social qualities, and his manly bearing. His manners, though plain, were char- CHRISTIAN FORRER THE THIRD SoN 99 acterized by great dignity and gentleness. His nature is full of kindness and benevolence. Sickness and suffering, so common in the families of laborers on the public works in the West, during their construction, nevn met his observation without an effort for its relief. He could fre quently be seen in the rude and transient abodes of the laborers, reliev ing their afflictions by his sympathy and bounty. Generosity is a marked trait in his character, as shown in his large contributions to charitable objects, and liberal aid to relatives and friends. It is generally deemed presumptuous to portray the character of the living, or anticipate their position with posterity. There are, how ever, exceptions to this rule. Of this number may be ranked the subject of this sketch, who, at nearly fourscore years, has retired from the active duties of his profession, to accept the responsible and honorable position of Consulting Engineer to the Board of Public Works of his adopted State. The following letter from the Hon. Jesse L. Williams, of Fort vVayne, Indiana, dated Dayton, Ohio, April twelfth, eighteen hun dred and seventy-one, explains itself, and will be a sufficient apology for its introduction here: 'I was to-day an hour with Mr. Samuel Forrer at his house. He is in a feeble state. Paralysis has been gradually coming on, which affects somewhat his speech and strength of body. Yet his intellect is unim paired. He is still the Consulting Engineer, and chief dependence, pro fessionally, of the Ohio State Board of Public Works, especially as to everything relating to the Miami and Erie canal, for the enlargement of which work he has lately submitted an estimate. He attends all meetings of the Board at Columbus. His age is seventy-eight years. I was gratified in having an opportunity, probably the last one, of conversing with so good a man, so near the close of a useful life.' Several circumstances have prevented the collection of many inter esting incidents in the history of this very worthy Engineer, but the compiler of these pages relating to him has much satisfaction in making this brief record of a life so honorably and usefully spent." No man ever enjoyed more perfectly than Samuel Forrer the con fidence of the community in which he lived, and no man ever more thoroughly deserved it. His integrity ,vas of the sterling sort, without spot or blemish. He possessed an energy of character which counted no obstacles too great to be overcome, and from his youth until he had almost reached four score, he continued active work as a civil engineer, modified only by the failing strength incident to his advancing years. In every relation of life there was a uniformity of character, a con formity to that model which all men esteem as approaching perfection 100 CHRISTL\N FORRER THE CLOCKM.\KER so nearly as to defy the efforts of human ingenuity to detect a flaw in its beautiful proportions. No man in the State during his day and gener ation was more useful and more valuable in the public service than Samuel Forrer. He passes away with a memory laurelled with the highest attributes of manhood. The present generation may not appre ciate him, and most of those ,vith whom he was associated in important public trusts have preceded him to the place appointed for all the living. He stood almost the sole survivor of those who ,wre ,vith him, prominent in the earlier history of the State. Mr. Forrer had resided in Dayton for more than forty years. He passes the allotted period of life-the three score and ten-and "by reason of strength," attained and passed four score. His was an honored life, and death came at last to relieve him when the springs of existence were drying up, and it was a relief to pass away. This clipping from an Indiana paper will explain itself. ATTENTION BoYs! Boys! in to-day's paper ,ve publish an original letter, which we want every fellow of you who can read, to carefully peruse; and those of you so unfortunate as not to be able to read, should learn how as scon as possible, just to read this excellent letter. We begged it from the author, for you, as having accidentally heard it read, we thought it contained advice too practically beneficial to be confined alone to the little boy to whom it was addressed. Let us here say, it ,Yas ,n-itten by a gentleman whose name is known oyer the country but never yet was connected with a wrong, mean or vulgar action. The proudest men in · the land might well be proud to claim his acquaintance. Yet he forgets not that he is a father, and upon him in part rests the responsibility of moulding at least another soul. The letter is written in an easy, plain style, with language much as possible adapted to the young mind addressed. It only treats of matters calculated to be practical in a boy's intercourse with the ,vorld, taking it for granted that as the boy is moulded thus will be the man. The letter was not of course, intended for publication. One of the two boys alluded to in the letter, is a son of a citizen of Evansville. By the small acts of attention shown a stranger, as narrated in the letter, both of these boys made a ·warm friend of one ,vhose friend ship is valuable, as we have known. Through him, these boys are now occupying responsible positions, and are already advancing, with a fair promise of most fully carrying out the good opinions formed of them by their patron, by rising to a high position in their professions, and winning for themselves eventually high characters among their fellowmen, for CHRISTIAN FORRER THE THIRD SoN 101 honor, integrity, and ability. It is a letter which should be published in every paper in the land (Evansville Journal). LETTER FROM A FATHER To A SoN Evansville, March 27, 1853. 1Iy Dear Son :-Having a little leisure time I am going to write to you about a few things which I hope will interest you some even now, but which you will appreciate more highly as you get older. I wish to guard you against some of the popular follies and vices of the day. From time immemorial, there has existed a class of young men who, being reared in opulence and indulged in idle habits, are a pest to the community in which they are found. Under the name of "young bloods," these youths arrogate to themselves the exclusive right to commit all manner of offences against good order-seeming to act on the assumption that wealth insures immunity from the usual penalties of the less favored for similar misdemeanors. Thanks to the enterprising business character of our people, we have yet but few of these "upper-ten" class of young men who are not in some way identified with the business class of our country. It is, however, lamentable to witness the fearful strides the sons of the great middling or really useful class of our country are making in aping the fashionable follies and vices of the silly portion of hereditary aristocracy. We have in the middle of the 19th century, a great number of what may properly be termed "fast young men." They are often seen during "vacation" on excursions in parties at our principal hotels, or at restaurants, or on board of steamboats-first at the table, and especially prominent at bars-generally acting on the maxim that vigilance and privilege belong together, and that therefore the young and active may thrust aside the aged and the decripit whenever such shall come in their way. Do not here imagine, my son that I am finding fault with the boys of our time on my own account. No! I have traveled too much and am yet a little to active to suffer much in this way. On the contrary, I ·will admit the fact that the aged are too often remiss in their duties to the young; sometimes we require to much, and to seldom properly appreciate modest diffidence and respectful deportment. In these days of progress, when it would seem to be a law of nature to harmonize all human moYements to those of the telegraph and locomotive engine, we of the olden time, should bear in mind the part we have borne in giving such motion to the material and the spiritual elements-that in short, we have raised the wind without making provisions for properly directing the storm. Now instead of fretting about the follies of youth, or instead of indiscriminate denunciation of error, it would probably be more wise 102 CHRISTIAN FORRER THE CLOCKMAKER to direct our efforts to find the latent spark of virtue wherever it may exist, and enkindle it anew. Let the aged encourage every thing com mendable they meet with in boys or young men, by prompt recognition and by an easy natural manifestation of pleasure, and I have no doubt we shall do more to reform the growing tendency to profligacy than by denunciation of error or any punishment of delinquencies we can invent. I had the good fortune lately to meet with two boys or young men, of rare excellence for gentlemanly demeanor, on board a steamboat, one of whom especially attracted my notice.-The boat was crowded with passengers, and the weather cold. On one occasion I was approaching a stove which I soon found so compactly surrounded as to defy access, and was about to paes on to some other part of the boat. The young man alluded to---without any previous acquaintance, for I had not before noticed him in the crowd-arose and offered me his seat. He did it in an easy unaffectioned manner-so natural that it was evidently habitual. There could be no doubt that his domestic education required this kind of respectful deference to age; he was clearly a gentleman-boy,-one wbo had found to much pleasures in the society of parents and books to wm:te time among dissolute or fashionable idlers. By such my young friend would doubtless be considered too green for respectable society. Had I been fatigued or cold, I would perhaps have accepted his seat. Being neither, I declined it, but thanked him, and by some means let him know that I liked him. I do not know how I did it. To like him under the circumstances was unaYoidable, and it ,ms natural that he should detect my emotions. On the second day of our voyage our boat got fast near the middle of the river, where we were detained many hours and until another boat relieved us. We had not proceeded far after the change when my young friend came to me and inquired if I had a stateroom. I told him that all had been taken before I got on board but that I should doubtless find comfortable quarters for the night somewhere in the main cabin. \Yithout a moment's hesitation he said: "My companion and I obtained a stateroom together, and I will relinquish my berth to you." The manner of this second act of kindness was both dignifiPd and simple, precisely such as would be expected from a very sensible, good boy to a kind and indulgent parent. Satisfied now that he was not only educated right, but that he was also born right, I determined to know more of him; and from that time until we left the boat the two young men and myself were almost constantly in each other's company. They told me they lived in Tennessee-that thPy were on their way to a military academy in Kentucky, and that thPy were preparing themselves for the profession of ci,·il engineering. This was another recommendation CHRISTIAN FORRER THE THIRD SoN 103 to my favorable opinion of them, and naturally elicited a long story of my own experience in the profession of their choice, with much sage advice-to all of which the young men were capital listeners. These boys are certainly of good stock. If they live long enough, they will be useful men and an honor to their parents. Such boys are clearly entitled to respectful attention in any society. We old people must confess that we are too prone to assimilate youth and folly indis criminately, and thus often drive young men who might become useful under kind treatment into the company of the profligate, or among such weak young men as imagine that idleness and dissipation are evidences of gentility. Every right minded man will take more pleasure in commending merit than in rebuking defects; and you will bear in mind that he who notices and approves good conduct, is quite as likely to see faults and regret their occurrence although he may not rebuke them, for it is by contrasting one with the other that gives expression to his pleasure in the first-so that approbation of good conduct, if from an honest source, naturally implies censure of bad conduct. I hope therefore you will exert yourself to escape any such two fold applica tion of any good man's kindly notice of you. Do you desire to know how boys can make themselves agreeable to kind hearted, intelligent old men? I will tell you. Train yourself to feel an interest in their conver sation-listen to them as you now listen to me when I tell you any thing new. Every good talker likes to have good listeners, and old men especially are naturally, and I think properly, too, greatly disposed to relate incidents of their lives to youthful listeners. The boy who gives to the old man his most cordial and respectful attention very soon becomes the old man's favorite~a circumstance which shrewd boys will turn to good account; and you can hardly go amiss in making a friend of a truthful old man, no matter what his condition or what may have been his employment or pursuit in life. One may teach you the various a~ts of the fisherman, or of the hunter and trapper, and thus lay the foundation of all your after knowledge of natural history. An old weather beaten sailor may lay the foundation of your most valuable acquirements in geography and the history of the manners and cus toms of nations. The old soldier will delight you and interest you with his stories of campaigns, sieges and terrible battles-from these you add something to your geographical knowledge, and much to your knowledge of men and of stirring incidents of military life. Then there is the aged christian missionary who perhaps has spent half a lifetime among the Pagans or among the Heathen of the Old World or among the savages of our own continent.-Anon you may meet with the general traveller who has been everywhere on the face of the earth where any civilized man could go in an ordinary active life. You will meet 104 CHRISTIAN FORRER THE CLOCKMAKER with aged statesmen, merchants, and traders-artists and agricultur alists-men of general science, and sages full of the learning and wisdom of the world. From all or any of these, the respectful inquiring boy will learn much that is profitable for him to know. No matter if the old man shall, to you appear to be egotistical or too garrulous. Egotism is unavoid able in describing scenes in which the relator has taken part, and garrulity is often only a manifestation of the highest order of conver sational talent. I am making too long a story for a letter, and on looking over what I have written, I find that it is better adapted to the m,e of a boy of 17 than one of 11 years old, as I anticipated at the beginning; but you may glean something for you present benefit, and perhaps some future time find something more worth remembering which you do not now fully understand. You cannot however fail to understand, even now, the difference between the smiles and the frowns of your friends. Imagine how comfortable it will be to hear that some respectable old man has said of you-"He is a good boy-has been well brought up, is neat in his person, kind to his sisters and his playmates, obedient and affectionate to his parents and respectful in his deportment among all classes: and especially among old people." He may not even know you in half the relations I have named. It is not necessary that he should-if he see that you are neat and orderly in your person, and respectful in your demeanor toward himself, any sensible old man will readily infer all the other good qualities I have mentioned. We will talk about these things more when I get home to stay. In the meantime I want you to ask your mother to read and explain all this until you understand it, as well as you can now. I am very much pleased with what you tell me about triangles and the square root and everything else in your letter of the 18th inst. I think I see that you are beginning to feel that you are intended for some useful purpose. Your affectionate father. (Grandmother wrote on the margin of this clipping in pencil: "Dear Augusta: This was written to dear Howard by Father while in Indiana attending to a large contract, keep it for Frank & Robbie." Grandmother always called µ:randfather "Father" when speaking of him to her children. I will mention here that the late Col. \Yilliam H. Chapman wrote to me that President Hayes of Ohio, told his brother, Rev. Captain Samuel Forrer Chap man, that "Samuel Forrer did for Ohio "·hat De Witt Clinton did for K rw York State." Frank Bruen.) ;·~ ;,;;1~4,,- '0 ~.. ,.de~ -iSa~. C,rnr.,n.,x Fomn:rr CLOCK, ToP CHRISTIAN FORRER THE THIRD SoN 105 DEATH OF SARAH HowARD FORRER Died, Sunday morning, December 11, 1887, Sarah Howard Forrer, in the 80th year of her age. She was born near Cardington, 0., December 27, 1807. Her father, Horton Howard was a leading member of the Society of Friends, and well known to its members throughout the State. Married in 1826 to Samuel Forrer, she shared with him life's joys and sorro,rn until his death in 1874, and since has lived a quiet life with her children and family around and near her. Gifted with rare refinement, intelligence and beauty of person and character, which fitted her for any station, she devoted herself to domestic life, the train ing of her children and the tasteful adornment of her house and grounds. A true Christian, she has gone home, full of years, and followed by the tears of her family and friends who mourn her loss. Samuel and Sarah Forrer had six children: 69. b-1. Elizabeth Hannah Forrer, b. Dayton, Ohio, Feb. 28, 1827; d. Dayton, Ohio, Jan. 16, 1874; m. June 9, 1846, at Dayton, Ohio, Jeremiah Hunt Peirce, b. Dayton, Ohio, Sept. 8, 1818, d. Dayton, Ohio, May 6, 1889. Obituary from the Dayton Journal, January 19, 1874, Monday. MRS. ELIZABETH H. PEIRCE \Yhen death comes to claim that which is mortal of one, whose life has been spent in usefulness and obedience to the laws of nature; to whom the discharge of every duty has been a sacred pleasure, and "·hose daily walk has been that of the consistent, uriostentatious, prac tical Christian, we are not surprised, however much we are pained by the event, that he comes without warning. The lamps of such are ever found trimmed and burning. In every relation in life, l\Irs. Peirce sustained the character of the true woman. Intellectual and highly cultivated, and with a strength of character rarely found in her sex, she mingled cheerfully with the world, uncontaminated by its vain frivolities. The memory of her life ,vill linger in our hearts like strains of s,veet melody, or the delicate perfume of fragrant flowers. She has passed sweetly and quietly through life and death. :\lay He ,Yho has clothed her pure spirit in robes of immortality comfort and sustain, as only He can, the sorrow-stricken objects of her tei;der and undying; love. 106 CHRISTIAN FORRER THE CLOCKMAKER PEIRCE-January 16th, 1874, Elizabeth H. Peirce, wife of J. H. Peirce, aged 47 yC"ars. The funeral will take place at twelve o'clock Monday, 19th inst. Obituary from the Dayton Journal, May 7, 1889. JERE MIAH HUNT PEIRCE Death of an Old Citizen Jeremiah H. Peirce died at his residence on Forest Avenue, May 6, 1889. Mr. Peirce was most thoroughly idPntified with Ohio, and felt the liveliest interest in the history of the State. His grandfather, Isaac Peirce, was a member of the Ohio Company, emigrating from Rhode Island to Marietta in 1788. His father, Joseph Peirce, came to Dayton in 1805, and engaged in merchandising in Partnership with James Steele. He was president of the first Dayton Bank, and represented the county in the Legislature. He died of an epidemic fever whieh pre vailed in Dayton in 1822. Jeremiah H. Peirce was born in Dayton September 8, 1818. He was a man of decided ability and possessed a most retentive memory. In early life he was remarkable for seholarship, graduating at Miami University at the early age of sixteen years. He was all his life a wide reader of the best books, and possessed a vast fund of information on a grC"at variety of subjects. He was a lover of fine fruits and flowers, and did much by precept and example to cultivate the taste of the community, being an active member of the Horticultural Society. He was suceessfully engaged in business in Dayton for many years. and was noted for the strictest integrity in all his business transactions. Quiet and unobtrusive in his manners, he was thoroughly known only by his intimate friends, who admired and esteemed him highly, and to whom his death is a sore bereavement. Devoted to his family, he did not need to seek amusement or recreation outside of it, and it is in the home circle that he will be most missed and mourned. The family have the sympathy of the community in their bereavement, particularly the son, who, absent in Europe, was unable to reach home before his father's death. Eight children: 257. c-1. Samuel Peirce, b. Apr. 24, 1847; d. Jan. 27, 1855. 258. c-2. Henrietta Edward Peirce, b: Nov. 21, 1848, Dayton, Ohio; d. Apr. 21, 1919, at "Briar Hill," Oakwood Village, Dayton, Ohio; m. June 9, 1871, at "Five Oaks," Dayton, Ohio, Henry Eugene Parrott, b. Mar. l, 1839, at Dayton, Ohio, d. Dec. 31, 1933, at "Five Oaks." CHRISTIAN FORRER THE THIRD SON 107 The Dayton Journal, Tuesday, April 22, 1919: PIONEER OF DAYTON ANSWERS FINAL CALL Mrs. Eugene H. Parrott Died at Oakwood Home After Long Illness Mrs. Eugene H. Parrott, native and lifelong resident of Dayton, who has been ill for many months, died early Monday morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. N. S. Clunett, Briar Hill, Oakwood. Before her marriage she was :Miss Henrietta Peirce, daughter of the late Mr. and l\1rs. ,Jeremiah Peirce, one of the prominent early families of the city. She is survived by her husband, Eugene H. Parrott and five children John E. Parrott; Lieutenant-Colonel Roger Parrott, who is now in France as a member of General Pershing's staff; ).1rs. Samuel Ellis of Buffalo; Mrs. N. S. Clunett and Miss Frances Parrott of thi.s city; two sisters, the Misses Sarah and Elizabeth Peirce; an aunt, Mrs. J. H. Peirce, and a brother, J. Elliott Peirce. Funeral services will be held \\'ednesday afternoon at the Wood land cemetery chapel. Friends are invited. The burial, which will be private, will also take place in \Yoodland. PIONEER OAKWOOD WOMAN LAID TO REST YESTERDAY Mrs. Henry E. Parrott Did Much to Beautify that Section of City Journal, Thursday, Apr. 24, 1919 Relatives and friends of the late :Mrs. Henry Eugene Parrott, who died Monday of this week, gathered yPsterday afternoon at \Voodland chapel for the funeral services. Burial was in the family lot at \Vood land cemetery. She was born November 21, 1849. Mrs. Parrott's personality was an influential factor in the early development of the Oakwood neighborhood, where she lived for more than 40 years. HE'r open-hearted hospitality and ready help in trouble or emergency will be long remembered. Gardening and following the years' succes:-;ion of bird and plant life in ·woods and field were lifelong plea,-ure:,; to lwr, and the early opening of Forrer road and dedication to public use of a pieee of ground e:,;pecially rieh in rare native plants expressed her own taste and judgment as well as those of the landscape architects \Yho planned the development of this part of Oakwood and Hills and Dales. Forrer road, ,vhich traverses the former Parrott homestead farm of "Briar Hill," ,vas named in honor of :\Irs. Parrott's maternal grand father, Samuel Forrer. He was noted for his aecuracy as a land surveyor in the early days of Dayton, and for many years was a member of the state board of public works. The tract of an acre or more, which Mrs. Parrott hoped to see developed into a public botanical garden with its 108 CHRISTIAN FORRER THE CLOCKMAKER native wild flowers carefully preserved, fronts on this road. It was given to Oakwood village some years ago and was named "Elizabeth Garden," in memory of her mother. OF NEW ENGLAND STOCK Before her marriage Mrs. Parrott was Henrietta Elliot Peirce, olde,:;t daughter of Jeremiah H. and Elizabeth Forrer Peirce. Her grandfather, Joseph Peirce, was of New England stock and was among Dayton's earliest settlers. W.. ith the Steeles, Cranes, Howards and other family connections, the Peirces helped in the upbuilding of Dayton and in giving it an individuality which still survives. Mrs. Parrott was married in 1871 to Henry Eugene Parrott, ,vho has always been active in philanthropic, literary, church and civic movements. Nine children were born, of whom five survive. There are 13 grandchildren. Two of Mrs. Parrott's sisters and one brother are also left. Another brother, Howard Forrer Peirce, died in Arizona some years ago. He was organist at Grace l\I. E. church. At the time of his death he was coming into prominence as a concert pianist. CAPT. HENRY E. PARROTT, DIED DEC. 31, 1933 \Vell-known Daytonian \Yould Haw Been 95 Years Old ::VIareh 1 Had Been in ·weakening Condition at His Home for Several Weeks Dayton Jovrnal, l\Ion., Jan. 1, 1934 Capt. Henry E. Parrott, one of Dayton's oldest and best known residents and during the last two years the oldest living graduate of Ohio \Vesleyan University, died yesterday afternoon at his home, 329 Five Oaks Avenue, where he resided with his daughter, :\Iiss Frances Parrott. Had he lived until March 1 he would haw been 95 years of age. Always in the best of health, Captain Parrott's death ,ms not the result of any specific illness but rather due to the gradual failure of his natural faculties to function. Thanksgiving day he was up and about ,Yith his family and during the day called on several of his friends. The exertion is thought to have proved too great for his system to endure, for he was forced to take to his bed on the following :i.\Ionday and had been sinking gradually since that time. As the oldest living graduate of Obio Wesleyan UniYcr~ity, Captain Parrott had the honor of holding in his possession the alumni cane, ,, hirh tradition accorded to the one ha Ying that distinetion. This honor frll upon him at the death in ScptPmbrr of 1931 of his brother, Col. }d\\in A. Parrott, "Lo liwd to the age of 101 yPars. CHRISTIAN FORRER THE THIRD SoN 109 Up to the time of his death he held the honor also of being the sole surviving member of the class of 1860, having become a charter member of Gamma chapter of Sigma Chi on Christmas Eve in 1855, the year of the fraternity's founding. \VAS GIVEN SCROLL On l\Iarch 1 last, the Dayton alumni chapter of his fraternity staged a dinner in Captain Parrott's honor in the Engineers' club, the occasion marking his ninety-fourth birthday, and he was presented with a scroll testimonial while before him was a large birthday cake bearing 94 lighted candles. His brother, who lived beyond the century mark, was credited with being the first man to propose to Abraham Lincoln that he permit his nan,e to go before the Republican convention of 1860 as a candidate for the presidency. He sat on the platform with Lincoln at Gettysburg on the occasion of his famous speech. Captain Parrott during the years he ,vas able to get about easily was an actiw member of his fraternity, attended all its national con ventions and was widely known among the graduates of Ohio Wesleyan. ATTENDED MEETINGS At the Louisville grand chapter meeting in 1927 he made a stirring address and he appeared at the diamond jubilee on the occasion of the fraternity's seventy-fifth anniversary at Oxford, 0., in June of 1930. In June of the following year he journeyed to Cincinnati for the fortieth chapter meeting and received a great ovation from his fraternity brother,.:, actiwly participating in the stag meeting the first evening. Captain Parrott was born l\larch 1, 1839 in Dayton. His parents, Thon,as and Sarah Sullivan Parrott, had come to Dayton about 11 years earlier by carriage and wagon, from a small South Carolina town near Augusta, Ga., where they lived for a few years previous. Both had been rc:-idents of the eastern shore of 1Iaryland, where Mrs. Parrott's family had lived for more than 150 years. Captain Parrott's paternal grandfather, however, had emigrated from Salem, Mass., to the eastern ,;;hore, follmving the Revolutionary \Var, in which he had operated the brig, Dolphin, as a privateersman. The captain's paternal grandmother ,rn,.; .\bigail Flint, of a family ,vhich settled in Salem about 1643, going there from the west of England or from Wales. Dayton was a small tmn1 in 1838, but Thomas Parrott prospered as a general merchant. The household \\·as served by colored people who had been family slaves in :\Iaryland and South Carolina, and who were freed by the journey north. 110 CHRISTIAN FORRER THE CLOCKMAKER Henry Eugene Parrott, youngest child to grow to maturity, was reared in the Methodist Episcopal church, to which his father gave liberally for church building and other purposes. Circuit-riding preachers were frequent visitors in the household. Another early memory he carried was of his father's intern,e interest in the Liberian colony, of his generous contributions to that cause and of his founding the Parrott professorship at Delaware college, now Ohio \Yesleyan. \VAS COMMISSIONED Capt. Parrott early learned the art of riding and driving horses and of caring for them. He spent several of his boyhood summers, and at least one winter, on a farm near Dayton, working with the farmer's other hands as a part of his education. Regular schooling was obtained at the old Dayton academy at the southwest corner of Fourth and Wilkinson streets, under Milo Williams. Here he prepared for Delaware college, from which he ,vas graduated in 1860. He was in business with his father when the Civil War began, and remained at home for a while to assist him while his brothers went to war. However, he had a touch of soldiering when he joined the "Squirrel Hunters" and helped to patrol the banks of the Ohio river against Gen. Kirby Smith's possible coming. He also went with a hospital relief boat from Cincinnati to bring home the wounded from the Shiloh battlefield. When the war was less than two years old he received a commission as lieutenant in the Eighty sixth volunteer infantry, of which William C. Lemert, his contemporary in Delaware and Gamma chapter, was colonel. First as regimental and then as brigade adjutant, the young lieutenant served on the march across Kentucky to Cumberland gap, at its taking and during its subsequent holding from southern occupa tion. Five times he made the horse-back trip to Cincinnati on brigade or regimental business, a trip always fraught with some uncertainty because of the undecided temper of Kentuckians as to support of the north or south. He was finally mustered out of the service with the rank of captain. His father died before the close of the war and after closing up the oil pressing business which his parents had conducted. Captain Parrott was engaged in the manufacture of malleable iron in a company which he organized. First, however, he had taken a trip to Europe over a period of more than a year. Later the captain returned to his first love, farming; CHRISTIAN FoRRER THE THIRD SoN 111 and his registered herd at "Briar Hill," south of Dayton, was well known through southwestern Ohio and contiguous parts of neighboring states. GATHERED LIBRARY Always a great reader, he collected a good contemporary and clas sical library and was a devoted member of the Saturday club, a literary circle of Dayton and Montgomery County men, which met regularly for years to hear papers and discussions by its members. This club disbanded more than 10 years ago, the few remaining members not car ing to search for new blood. Captain Parrott's love for a good mount remained with him in his later years and up to several years ago he enjoyed nothing more than a horseback ride. After he had reached 90 he vrnuld indulge in daily two hour rides, his formula for each half hour being "20 minutes to trot, 5 minutes to canter, 5 minutes to walk." Several years after his first European trip, he married Henrietta Elliot Peirce, of this city. She was of an older Ohio tradition even than her husband. Her great grandparents on all four lines had been early settler,; in the state. She was also even fonder of the country than her husband and their home in the woods of Briar Hill, south of Dayton, was a delightfully hospitable place in a simple, out-of-doors way for more than 50 years. Captain Parrott's younger son is Lieut. Col. Roger Sheffield Par rott, of the United States army's artillery. He is in charge of student military instruction at Princeton University, having graduated from West Point in 1908, and having later studied at the war college. He did staff duty in France during the latter months of Lhe World \Var and through the Rhine occupation. The ol The title of "Colonel" was used by many persons in addressing him after his brother moved east, but he tried to keep them from using this title, preferring "Captain," instead. Another presentation cane was given Capt. Parrott a number of years ago by the organized blind men and women of Dayton, in recog nition of his practical and personal interest in their lives. He not only helped to organize and keep together a group of helpful seeing persons in their behalf, but he gave many hours to reading aloud to the blind people themselYes. For many years he was invited to their annual pic nics, and it was on one of these occasions that the cane was presented to him. He was a member of Grace M. E. church, and up to the time that his hearing began to fail he was a regular attendant at services there. His eyes, ho"·ever, continued to serve him ,wll for reading long thereafter. At the age of 85 he took a week's horseback trip into the Big Horn mountains. On that trip he slept on the ground out of doors, a11d suffered no ill effects. It was the days in the saddle and the campfires at night which made the occasion a pleasurable one. During a European trip in 1926, he took saddle exercises on the hills of Cumberland, in Hyde Park and in the Bois at Paris. Capt. Parrott held the reputation of being a good cmwersationalist and a splendid story teller. He kept abreast of the times, and, ,vith his fund of knowledge gleaned from his long years of reading, he was, until late years when his hearing failed, able to keep up brilliant con ve~sation with his friends. Eight children: 557. d-1. Edward Peirce Parrott, b. Nov. 16, 1872; d. Mar. 1, 1873. 558. d-2. John Ennals Parrott, b. Jan. 25, 1874, Dayton, Ohio; d. June 26, 1929, at Miami Valley Hospital, Dayton, Ohio; m. June 21, 1905, at Dayton, Ohio, Sophie Adele Reynolds, of Dayton, Ohio, daugh ter of Mr. and Mrs. Lucius Delmar Reynolds, residence Versailles, Ky., 1938. JOHN E. PARROTT Drns IN HosPITAL OF SHORT ILLNESS Lumber Broker was Veteran of Spanish-American \Var; Member of Clubs Resident of Oakwood Decedent "\Vas Son of Colonel H. E. Parrott, Pioneer Citizen of Dayton Dayton Journal of Wednesday, June 26, 1929 John E. Parrott, 55 years old, lumber broker, who lived at Dixon avenue and Houk road, Oakwood, died at 12:05 o'clock this morning at Miami Valley hospital. CHRISTIAN FoRRER THE THIRD Sm, 113 Mr. Parrott, son of Colonel H. E. Parrott, a pioneer resident of Dayton, had been ill for only a short time and was removed to the hospital about two weeks ago. He i,- a veteran of the Spanish-American War and belonged to numerous men's clubs in this city. He is survived by the wido,v, Mrs. Adele Reynolds Parrott; a son, John E. Parrott, Jr.; his father, Colonel H. E. Parrott; a brother, Colonel Roger Parrott, of \\~ashington, D. C.; and two sisters, Mrs. N. S. Clunett and Miss Frances Parrott, of Dayton. Funeral arrangements likely will be completed today. One child: 868. e-1. John Ennalds Parrott, Jr., b. June 29, 1906, Dayton, Ohio; m. at '\Yhite Sulphur Springs, Sept. 23, 1933, Miss Cynthia Hemenway Gates. One child: 961a. f-1. Cynthia Parrott, b. Aug. 3, 1938, Dayton, Ohio. 559. d-3. Samuel Forrer Parrott, b. Apr. 5, 1875; d. Aug. 21, 1875. 560. d-4. Elizabeth ("Beth") Forrer Parrott, b. May 27, 1876; residence 757 Bird Ave., Buffalo, X. Y.; m. Oct. 10, 1901, "Briar Hill," Oakwood, Dayton, Ohio, Samuel Ellis of Buffalo, N. Y., b. Mar. 3, 1866, Belleville, Ontario, Canada, d. Jan. 3, 1929, Buffalo, N. Y. (See Obit.) SAMCEL ELLIS Buffalo Courier Express, Jan. 4, 1929 The local banking field has lost one of its best known and most efficient worker,: in the death of Samuel Ellis, for so many years a pro minent figure in the .'.\Ianufacturers & Traders bank and in the more recent combination,- \\·hich culminated in the formation of the Manu facturers & Trader:--People's Trust Company. ;\Ir. Ellis had worked up to his important post of vice-president of one of the largest financial organizations in the state, from a clerk ship. Each succeeding promotion demonstrated his qualifications for greater trusts. In hi::i position rrs an executive officer of the bar:k, he came into helpful contact \Yith many of the city's business interests, and his sound advice and his material aid were of practical value to many business ventures at critical periods. Like a wise man, .'.\Ir. Ellis cultivated his hobbies. One was art, the other was golf. In the one field, he accumulated an unusual collection of excellent painting;; and a library centering on art subjects; in the other, he held for a time the city charnpion,;hip. His general interest in bis 114 CHRISTIAN FORRER THE CLOCKMAKER fellow men was frequently shown by his active participation in move ments for their relief and betterment. Mr. Ellis' death is a distinct loss, not alone to his immediate asso ciates but to the city. Six children: 869. e-1. Samuel Eugene Ellis, b. Aug. 11, 1902; m. Nov. 30, 1929, Margaret Winship of Utica, N. Y., daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Wallace Winship. One child: 962. f-1. Nancy Brooks Ellis, b. --. 870. e-2. Roger Sheffield Ellis, b. Nov. 30, 1903; residence Buffalo, N. Y.; m. at Batavia, N. Y., Aug. 7, 1937, Eleanor Louise Nagel. 871. e-3. Sarah Howard Ellis, b. Mar. 12, 1905; residence 546 Richmond Ave., Buffalo, N. Y.; m. at Buffalo, N. Y., Sept. 10, 1929, Morton H. Wilkinson, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Wilkinson. One child: 963. f-1. Elizabeth Forrer Wilkinson, b. about July 5, 1930. 872. e-4. Edward Fenwick Ellis, b. Aug. 24, 1906; m. in New York City, Feb. 29, 1936, Martha Frances Yallen of Buffalo, N. Y. 873. e-5. Elizabeth Forrer Ellis, b. Aug. 25, 1912. 874. e-6. Robert Wills Ellis, b. Feb. 25 or 26, 1918. 561. d-5. Frances Isabel Parrott, b. Jan. 21, 1878, Oakwood Village, Dayton, Ohio; d. July 13, 1934; unmarried. Automobile accident in her car while driving alone. AUTO INJURIES ARE FATAL TO MISS PARROTT Widely-Known Newspaper and Club Woman Succumbs at Hospital Dayton News, Friday, July 13, 1934 Miss Frances Parrott, 50, of 329 Five Oaks Ave., died in St. Eliza beth hospital at 3 :25 a. m. Friday of a fractured skull and other injuries suffered in a collision of autos at Riwrview and Rosedale Aves., shortly after 1 p. m. Thursday. It was the 57th traffic death. 1\liss Parrott, contributor to Dayton newspapers and active in club circle,,, was injured ,vhen lwr auto collided with a machine driven by Arthur Haines, of 1014 Shakespeare An•., police reported. After the crash, her auto struck a car drivcn by E. Allen, of 1221 Everett Dr. Both Haines and Allen escaped injury. Miss Parrott was unconscious when received at the Hospital. She remained in a coma throughout the night. CHRISTIAN FoRRER THE THIRD SoN 115 She was the daughter of the late Capt. and Mrs. Eugene Parrott, and was born in the home on Five Oaks Ave. where she lived all l,er life. (No, at Briar Hill.) During the past several years Miss Parrott had done publicity work for numerous clubs and other organizations. Previous to that, she was employed as a reporter on Dayton newspapers. She also engaged in free lance writing. During the past two years and a half Miss Parrott had been making her home in the old Peirce homestead on Five Oaks Ave., a house built in 1850 in the midst of a woods by her grandfather, Jeremiah Peirce. Her father, Capt. Henry Eugene Parrott, died there on Dec. 31 last, since which time she had been living alone. Though born in the Peirce homestead, she lived most of her life on Briar Hill, Oakwood. For quite a long period she made her home there with her father and sister, Mrs. N. S. Clunett. She was very devoted to her father, and she was almost his con stant companion during his declining years. He was at the time of his death the oldest graduate of Ohio Wesleyan University, becoming so when his brother, Col. Edwin A. Parrott, died Sept. 1 at Princeton, N. J., at the age of 101 years. Her grandparents on her father's side, Thomas and Sarah Sullivan Parrott, came to Dayton from South Carolina and settled here in 1838. Isaac and Henrietta Eliot Peirce, grandparents of her mother, Henrietta Eliot Peirce, were residents of Ohio from the earliest days. Miss Parrott attended Miss Arnold's school after which she taught in the country schools for a time. She had wide knowledge of th.e history of Dayton and Montgomery Counties, particularly of the marriages occurring between members of the older families. She was one of the members of the Dayton Historical Society for years. In her capacity of reporter she had done much work for the Y. vV. C. A., the Red Cross and other organizations and associations. She was a member of the Dayton League of \Vomen Voters, the Monday Circle, the Dayton Women's Press Club, of which she was a charter member and former president, the Y. W. C. A. and the Dayton Woman's Club. She belonged to the Westminster Presbyterian church. Survivors include two sisters, Mrs. N. S. Clunett, of Dayton, and Mrs. Beth Ellis, of Buffalo; and one brother, Col. Roger Parrott, of the United States army; and several nieces and nephews. Her brother is military instructor at Princeton University. 562. d-6. Marianna Parrott, b. June 19, 1879; d. Oct. 29, 1879. 116 CHRISTIAN" FORRER THE CLOCKMAKER 563. d-7. Mary Edward Parrott, b. Oct. 28, 1880; residence Oakwood, Dayton, Ohio; m. Feb. 27, 1902, Nathaniel Shannon Clunet, Civil Engineer, of Dayton, Ohio, b. May 16, 1866, son of Victor and Mary (Shan non) Clunet. Mrs. Victor Clunet d. Aug. 3, 1921, aged 82 years at Baltimore, Md. Four children: 875. e-1. Henrietta Parrott Clunet, b. Dec. 17, 1902; m. at "Briar Hill," Oakwood, Aug. 17, 1926, Robt. A. Ferguson Light, son of George Light. Two children: 964. f-1. Ellen Shannon Light, b. Sept. 15, 1927. 965. f-2. Henrietta Parrott Light, b. Oct. 8, 1930. 876. e-2. Mary Edward Clunet, Jr., b. Oct. 5, 1907; m. Sept. 17, 1929, at New York City, Edmund Rossiter Sawtelle; residence Shawnee-on Delaware, Pa. Two children: 966. f-1. Edmund R. Sawtelle, Jr., b. Oct. 30, 1930, at Arlington, Mass. 967. f-2. Clunet Sawtelle, b. May 9, 1937, at Shawnee-on-Delaware, Pa. 877. e-3. Aimee Lannay Clunet, b. Jan. 6, 1909; m. June 11, 1932, at Christ Episcopal Church, Dayton, Ohio, L. Keith Wilson. Two children: 968. f-1. Helen Aimee Wilson, b. July 10, 1935. 968a. f-2. Natalie Clunet Wilson, b. July 10, 1938. 878. e-4. Natalie Clunet, b. Mar. 31, 1911; m. Aug. 17, 1935, in St. Paul Epis copal Church, at Oakwood, Dayton, Ohio, Roy G. Fitzgerald, Jr., son of Col. Roy G. Fitzgerald, M.C. One child: 968b. f-1. Roy Gerald Fitzgerald, III, b. Sept. 5, 1938, Dayton, Ohio. 564. d-8. Roger Sheffield Parrott, b. Easter Mar. 25, 1883; residence Princeton, N. J. He is a Major in the Field artillery, U. S. A., and is stationed at Princeton. He received a Congressional Decoration. He m. at Dayton, Ohio, Feb. 11, 1909, Mary Barlow Ohmer, daughter of Mrs. Clara (Legler) Ohmer and the late Edward G. Ohmer, of Dayton, Ohio. MAJOR R. S. p ARROT From Dayton Journal, Apr. 13, 1924 The Distinguished Service Cross has been awarded to Major Par rott, a native of Dayton, by the war department, according to announce- CHRif\TIAN FORRER INDENTURE, CONTEXT CHRISTIAN FORRER THE THIRD Sox 117 ment made yesterday in Washington. The honor was given him in recog nition of his extraordinary heroism in action against hostile Moros on the Patian island on July 4, 1909. Major Parrott is now attending the officers' school of Artillery at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. DECORATION WrLL BE PRESENTED To MAJOR R. PARROTT Interesting Letter Written by Dayton Man Tells of Colorful Historic Episode Medal Will Be Given at Fort Leavenworth Attack on Notorious Bandit in Philippines During 1909 Reason for Citation Dayton Journal, Sunday, Apr. 13, 1924 Announcement yesterday that Major Roger S. Parrott, of Dayton, now attending the officers' school of artillery at Fort Leavenworth, Kan., has been awarded the distinguished service cross by the war department brought to light a vividly written letter, written by Major Parrott, in which he describes the engagement mentioned in the citation. Major Parrott is given the coveted cross in recognition of the extraordinary heroism he displayed in action against hostile Moros on the Patian island in the Philippines on July 4, 1909. Congressman Roy G. Fitzgerald called the attention of the war department to Par rott' s distinguished service on October 22, 1923. CEREMONIES PLANNED Presentation of the distinguished service cross will be made to Major Parrott at Fort Leavenworth by the commander general of the service schools there and it will be marked with appropriate ceremonies. Major Parrott is the son of Eugene Parrott and the brother of John E. Parrott, l\frs. N. S. Clunet, and Miss Frances Parrott, all of Dayton. He is a graduate of \Vest Point, receiving his commission of second lieutenant on February 14, 1908. ON PERSHING'S STAFF He was promoted to the rank of first lieutenant on March 11, 1911, and was made a captain July 1, 1916. Parrott was promoted to major during the World War, in which he served on the staff of General Pershing. For two years previous to going to Fort Leavenworth last September, :Major Parrott conducted the artillery school at Fort Sill, Okla. Major Parrott ,vas second lieutenant in the field artillery when he participated in the attack on Jikiri, noted Jolo bandit, and his band of followers who were making their last stand in a cave in the crater 118 CHRISTIAN FORRER THE CLOCKMAKER of an extinct volcano on the Patian island. The letter which he wrote describing the event is the property of his brother, John E. Parrott. The thrilling tale related in the letter is as follows: GETS INTO ACTION "I am going to make you tear your hair with jealousy. I've been in action, smelled powder and seen men die. I don't know whether the fame of Jikiri, the Moro outlaw, bandit and pirate, has reached the States yet or not. For a year and a half he has been the terror of the Jolo archipelago. He has killed some 300 Chinamen, no one knows how many Moros and a dozen or more white men, and has been a regular will-o'-the-wisp. He would be heard of in northern Jolo and before the troops could get out there he would attack a village down around Borneo, kill a few Chinamen and disappear again. ATTACKED FLEET Less than a year ago he attacked the pearling fleet and got away with thousands of dollars' worth of pearls. For a long time he was protected by the Moro chiefs, but lately, after a pow-wow with the division commander, in which he promised to start in and burn every house in the island if he suspected them of harboring Jikiri again, and as the pursuit began to be pretty hot, the Moros turned around and began hunting him themselves. About a month ago was the beginning of the end. The troops got several of the principal members of the band and pursuit got so hot that they split up and the Moros began bringing in their heads every day or two. Before they split, Jikiri had a band of nearly a hundred armed men. Some of them scattered and went back home and a number were killed by troops and Moros. Then on the Fourth of July came the grand finale. Two TROOPS On July 1 we had some pretty definite information of Jikiri and seven men down on the south coast of Jolo, so early in the morning of the second, Captain G. L. Bryam started out with two troops of cavalry, B and C, and part of K to get him. The same night three courier::, came in with the news that Jikiri had escaped, stolen a boat and gone to Patian island, six miles south of Jolo, where he had taken refuge in a cave. Captain Bryam left his horses, went to Patian by boat and sur rounded the cave. Five minutes after I heard the news I got a hurry CHRISTIAN FORRER THE THIRD SoN 119 call to report to the commanding officer, Colonel Rogers, Sixth cavalry. When I reported he told me to take one mountain gun, plenty of ammu nition and three days' rations, get them aboard the gunboat Arrayat that night and report to the boat at 5 a. m. next morning, go to Patian and report to Captain Bryam for duty. Of course, the gun had to be taken by hand as there was no room on the boat for mules. SAILED AT 5 A. M. We sailed for Patian at 5 o'clock, getting down there about 9. Captain Bryam came out to the boat and I reported to him for duty. He explained the situation to me and told me to land my gun and get up into position to fire on the cave. They had Jikiri and eight men, with six rifles, one shotgun and no one knew how much ammunition, boxed up in the cave, which was practically impregnable. There were two troops of cavalry there and one machine gun, and they had to keep a constant guard of about 50 men around the cave day and night for two days. One man had been killed and wounded at the machine gun. The island is an extinct volcano. At the top of the volcano is the crater, about l,GOO yards in diameter. The walls are 800 feet high, rising very steeply from the sea and the bottom of the crater is about sea level. The inside walls are very precipitous. I was to get my gun up within 300 feet of the top, signal to the troops to get away and then open fire on the cave, which was marked by a white flag placed directly above it. (I forgot to say that the cave is on the inside of the crater and about 300 feet below the top.)" Two HouRs To ToP The young lieutenant had with him two sergeants, two corporals, one cook and 16 privates. It took them nearly two hours to drag the gun, which weighed 1,000 pounds, and 1,000 pounds of ammunition to the top. A hard rain made the work still more difficult. They placed the gun in position and gave the signal several times, but the troops would not move, so that they could fire. The letter continues: "Finally about the middle of the afternoon I took a couple of men and went around to see what v,as up. I found Captain Bryam had decided I could not do any good firing from where I was and he would have to take the guard away from the cave and let me try it, so he told me to move a half mile around the crater ,vhere I could get a better position and wait until morning. Meanwhile, he was going to get two Colt guns from the gunboat and see what he could do with them. He said he would only use my gun as a last resort as he didn't want to take the guard a,vay and give them a chance to escape. 120 CHRISTIAN FORRER THE CLOCK'.\L\KER NOTHING IMPOSSIBLE So I sent word to the sergeant to start moving the gun and ammu nition and I went down to the Arrayat to get rations. While I was aboard I was talking to the commander, Captain Signer. He said Captain Bryam told him it would be impossible to get my gun down in front of the cave. I said: 'Nothing is impossible with a mountain gun, captain. I can take her anywhere on this island.' He evidently repeated this to Captain Bryam, for about 6 o'clock ·when I was making my bivouac I got a note, saying: 'Captain Signer says you think you can get your gun down to the cave. If you want to you can try it.' I wrote back that I would be there at daylight next morning. That was the worst night I ever spent. It was raining. "\Ye had no tents and the mosquitoes were worse than I've ever seen them any where. Didn't get an hour's sleep through the night and a good many of the men didn't close their eyes. Every few minutes there would be firing over at the cave and at intervals the blood-curdling Moro yell, 'Oooh-ah Jikiri !' " SORRY FOR BRAG The letter says that Parrott reported to Bryam at 6 a. m. and then went over the ground. After he had seen it Parrott began to be sorry he had made his brag, for the place was a succession of small precipice:-;. However, by using a block and tackle he got the gun into place by about 8 o'clock. They were 50 feet from the mouth of the caw and directly in front of it. The whole place was cowred with boulders and bushes. He continues: "While I was getting down the two Colts the riflemen kept up a hot fire to cover us. They sheltered behind rocks. I had no cover of any kind for my gun. Before I opened fire I had three men wounded at the gunboat by a single charge of buckshot from the cave. OPENED FIRE I opened up about 8 :30. The rifles kept down the fire from the cave while I was getting the gun back into battery and getting her laid. When I signalled they all hunted cover behind rocks for fear of bursting shells. The place was so steep that I had to hitch the tackle to the gun and then to a tree on the cliff above me in order to hold her in place. She jumped like a bucking bronco when she was fired and several times turned completely over. She caught the sergeant, who was acting as gunner, once and laid him out with some bad bruises. All the time there were bullets, slugs and buckshots falling around us every minute or t,vo. CHRISTIAN FORRER THE THIRD SoN 121 Then I moved the gun up about 20 feet nearer the cave. We had just gotten her in position and ready to fire when my second sergeant, who had taken the gunner's place, was shot through the abdomen. He died two days later in the hospital. He was just on the other side of the gun when he fell. TACKLE BROKE Then I put a corporal up to act as gunner and we fired four or five more shots. My tackle broke at the last one, the gun jumped back over a rock about four feet high and I couldn't get her back in place again so had to stop firing. Then an advance was ordered. I suppose there were about 40 men on the firing line. The rest were in the rear or carrying ammunition. Some of my men got up into line with only their revolvers and we started crawling forward on our bellies. SPEAR THROWN By this time the outlaws seemed to be out of ammunition for they began rolling big rocks out at us. Then a big spear came whizzing out from the cave and gave one man an ugly wound in the shoulder. Finally the right of the line ,vas right up against the entrance and my party was up against a stone barricade about 10 feet from our entrance. It was impossible to go in, for the entrance was only about two feet square and they were waiting inside to cut off the first head that showed itself. They were firing through the door from outside, but couldn't do much damage owing to the construction of the cave. Just as we got up to the barricade there was a shot from our door and a big Moro jumped straight for us with a barong. (Barong is the fighting weapon of the Joloano Moro.) I grabbed a rifle from some man when we started to advance and four of us fired at him and got him in the middle of his jump. He hit the ground once, turned a somersault in the air and rolled over dead just inside the barricade. As we finished him the main rush began on the right, where most of the men were. Eight Moros came rushing out, swinging barongs right and left. I will newr forget it as long as I live. For a week after ward I had nightmares and saw the "·hole thing in my dreams. Every officer ,Yho ,ms there said the same thing. Baer said he scarcely closed his eyes for a week without seeing it. Every jump, it seems to me, they went three feet in the air and covered about 10 feet, first to one side and then to the other, and with each jump the barong would come down ,Yith all a man's weight behind it. Wilson was right beside the door and caught the first flash in the 122 CHRISTIAN FORRER THE CLOCKMAKER back of the neck, under the jaw and down the back. Miller caught the flat of a barong on the kidneys, which laid him up for a week. If it had been the edge he would have been cut in two. One man's hand was slashed off and several others cut more or less seriously before the Moros were killed." Two children: 879. e-1. Virginia Sheffield Parrott, b. May 7, 1912, at Fort Sill, Okla. 880. e-2. Thomas Eugene Parrott, b. Dec. 1914. 259. c-3. Edward Davies Peirce, b. Sept. 19, 1850, at Dayton, Ohio; a fine young man of great promise; d. June 14, 1868, at Dayton, Ohio. 260. c-4. Sarah Howard Peirce, b. Apr. 28, 1853, at Dayton, Ohio; d. Apr. 9, 1930, at Athens, Greece; buried in English churchyard. Had the first Kindergarten School in Dayton, Ohio, a private school. DAYTON SCHOOL, CHURCH FOUNDER DIES IN EUROPE Miss Sarah Howard Peirce Stricken with Pneumonia While in Athens, Greece Traveling With Sister Victim is Known in City for Varied Activities in Social, Civic Circles Journal, Thursday, Apr. 10, 1930 Relatives of Miss Sarah Howard Peirce, of 329 Five Oaks A venue, learned last night of her death in Athens, Greece. Miss Peirce had been touring Europe with her sister, Miss Eliza beth Peirce, and her niece, Mrs. Samuel Ellis. Miss Peirce was born in the family home on Five Oaks Avenue and was educated at Central high school. She organized the first kinder garten class in Dayton and was a founder of the Dayton Unitarian church. In later years she centered her activities on the Dayton Garden club. Her brother, J. Elliott Peirce, is proprietor of the Marbleithic Company. A number of nephews and nieces also survive. According to a cablegram received by relatives, Miss Elizabeth Peirce and Mrs. Ellis will start for home from Naples, Italy, April 26. SARAH HOWARD PEIRCE Journal, 1931 An early portrait of the late Sarah Howard Peirce, kindergarten and playground promoter, Dayton, will be on view Sunday morning in the lobby of the First Unitarian church, Salem and Five Oaks Avenues. Miss Peirce, who died at Athens last April while traveling in Mediter- CHRISTIAN FORRER THE THIRD SoN 123 ranean countries, was a founder and active member of the Unitarian church in Dayton. The portrait, which was painted in 1874 by Joseph Oriel Eaton, ·will soon be sent to Mrs. Morton H. Wilkinson, of Buffalo, who is the grand-niece and namesake of Miss Peirce. It shows the subject as a young girl and is considered by Jacob Royer, who has cleaned and restored it, to be one of the finest pieces of portrait painting ·which he has handled. Joseph Oriel Eaton was an associate of the National Academy and exhibited there in the sixties of the last century. He died at the age of 46, the year after he came to Dayton to paint the portraits of Miss Peirce and other members of that family. His granddaughter, Mrs. John G. Lowe, lived here until very recently. Miss Peirce established the first kindergarten in Dayton and many years later became a charter member of the local Playgrounds associa tion, giving it many years of service. She trained many young women for kindergarten work. 261. c-5. Mary ("Mellie") Forrer Peirce, b. Jan. 1, 1855, at Dayton, Ohio; d. July 23, 1892, at Dayton, Ohio. 262. c-6. Elizabeth ("Bess") Forrer Peirce, b. Sept. 5, 1857, Dayton, Ohio; d. Nov. 19, 1930, Dayton, Ohio. "Bess" Peirce was your annalist's playmate and confidant since we were seven; and as the younger generation came on she became the court of final resort upon all family dilemmas or questions of fact. If anyone felt a doubt about some matter, it was settled by a reference to "Aunt Bess." She never betrayed a confidence; was kind and efficient, interested in the welfare of all the family, and bent upon doing all in her power to further it. The last time I saw her was in 1929 a few months before she and her sister Sarah left upon the ill-fated Mediter ranean trip. I asked her how she felt about taking the trip since Sarah's health was frail, and her reply was characteristic: "Sarah's heart is set on it, and I have always wanted to go, but when I think of my responsibility, I confess my knees shake." Fc:NERAL FoR l\hss PEIRCE To BE FRIDAY \Vas Descendant of One of City's Pioneer Families Dayton News, Nov. 20, 1930 Funeral services for Miss Elizabeth Forrer Peirce, 73, who died \Vednesday night at her residence, 120 Volusia Ave., following an illness of more than six months, will be conducted at 11 a. m. Friday at the residence. Burial ,vill be in Woodland cemetery. 124 CHRISTIAN FORRER THE CLOCKMAKER Miss Peirce was traveling in Greece with her sister, Miss Sarah Howard Peirce when the latter passed away. She belonged to a pioneer Dayton family, a family which has been prominent in business, banking and social circles of Dayton since this city was little more than a hamlet. She was the granddaughter of Joseph Peirce, who came here from Virginia in 1804 and became a mer chant and the president of the first bank organized here. Her maternal grandfather was Samuel Forrer, a civil engineer of national reputation who came to Dayton shortly after the Peirce family. Her own parents were the late Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Peirce, her father at one time being a leading manufacturer. Miss Peirce lived on Five Oaks Ave. for many years and was an active worker, along with her sister, in the First Unitarian church. Both took a prominent part in founding the church. She was born in this city, lived here during her entire life, and when she was a girl attended the Cooper Female academy. Miss Peirce was an active worker in the Needlework Guild of America, was a founder and past president of the Woman's Literary club. She was a woman of wide reading and culture. Surviving her are her brother, J. Elliott Peirce, of Kramer Rd., Oakwood, and a number of nephews and nieces. 263. c-7. John Elliot Peirce, b. Apr. 17, 1861; residence 339 Kramer Road, Dayton, Ohio; m. Sept. 10, 1855, Methodist Episcopal Church, Findlay, Ohio, Mary Frances Harsh of Findlay, daughter of l\Irs. J. V. Harsh, b. --; d. Nov. 4, 1936. He is the manufacturer of Marbleithic. MRs. J. ELLIOT PEIRCE Drns UNEXPECTEDLY AT HER DAYTON Hol\rn Wife of Tile Manufacturer Had Been Prominent in Club Work Journal, Thursday, Nov. 5, 1936 Mrs. Fanny H. Peirce, "·ife of J. Elliot Peirce, owner of the l\Iatble ithic company, died unexpectedly last night at the residence, 339 Kramer Road. She was 73 years old. Mrs. Peirce was prominent in club work and society until she suffered a broken hip in a fall several years ago. Survivors are the husband, four daughters, Mrs. J. B. Coolidge, Mrs. George H. ,v ood, Miss Mary Frances Peirce, all of Dayton, and Mrs. Robert Morrison, Massilon, 0., and one son, J. Elliot Peirce, Jr. Mrs .. Wood is the ,Yife of Gen. George H. ,v ood and l\frs. Coolidge is wife of a Dayton attorney. CHRISTIAN FoRRER THE THIRD SoN 125 l\1rs. Peirce was born in Findlay, 0., and came to Dayton about 1885, after her marriage to Mr. Peirce. She was a member of the Westminster Presbyterian church. At the time of her death she was not actively associated with any clubs or societies. Funeral arrangements are being made. Five children: 565. d-1. Elizabeth Forrer Peirce, b. Aug. 7, 1886, at Dayton, Ohio; m. June 29, 1911, at "Five Oaks," Dayton, Ohio, Joseph Bradford Coolidge of Medford, Mass., a lawyer, residence Dayton, Ohio. Two children: 881. e-1. Mary Elizabeth Coolidge, b. Apr. 25, 1912, at Cambridge, Mass.; m. Oct. 17, 1936, at St. Paul's Episcopal church, Oakwood, Dayton, Ohio, Robert Schantz Oelman, son of Mr. and Mrs. \\'alter W. Oelman, of East Schantz Ave., Dayton, Ohio. One child: 968b. f-1. Bradford Coolidge Oelman, b. Jan. 21, 1938. 882. e-2. Dorothy Peirce Coolidge, b. July 10, 1916, Dayton, Ohio. 566. d-2. Yirginia Peirce, b. Jan. 28, 1888, Dayton, Ohio; graduated Smith College, 1910; m. at "Five Oaks," June 29, 1910, General George Henry ·wood of Dayton, son of Major General Thomas J. Wood. Two sons: 883. e-1. Thomas John "\Yood, b. Sept. 26, 1911, Dayton, Ohio; graduated Williams and Harvard. 884. e-2. Peirce James Wood, b. 1915 at Columbus, Ohio. A happy, useful and efficient family. 567. d-3. :\Iary Frances Peirce, b. July 24, 1890; in business with her father; residence Dayton, Ohio; graduated Smith College, 1912. :\Irss PEIRCE Is OFF FoR FRANCE Red Cross Worker Given Trunk, Suitcase, $60, and Note of Appreciation Dayton Journal, July 31, 1918 :\Iiss :\Iary Frances Peirce, for 14 months secretary of the Red Cross, left yesterday on the first lap of a journey to France, Yvhere she will be a Y. M. C. A. worker in the war canteens. Friends and co-workers gathered at the station to bid her fare well. PreYiously they had presented her ,vith a steamer wardrobe trunk, a fitted leather suitcase and a purse of $60, together with a note of appreciation :-ignecl by 100 persons. 126 CHRISTIAN FORRER THE CLOCKMAKER 568. d-4. Dorothy Howard Peirce (twin to John Elliot, Jr.), b. Sept. 6, 1900; residence Pittsburgh, Pa., 1938; m. at "Five Oaks," June 14, 1924, Robert Alex. Johnson Morrison of Cincinnati, Ohio, Civil Engineer B. & 0. R. R., son of Mr. and Mrs. Harley Morrison. Four children: 885. e-1. Robert A. John Morrison, b. July 31, 1925, Dayton, Ohio. 886. e-2. Elliot Peirce Morrison, b. Aug. 21, 1928, Garrett, Ind. 887. e-3. Mary Frances Morrison, b. Aug. 22, 1931, Massillon, Ohio. 888. e-4. Dorothy Morrison, b. Aug. 18, 1933, Massillon, Ohio. 569. d-5. John Elliot Peirce, Jr. (twin to Dorothy Howard), b. Sept. 6, 1900, at Dayton, Ohio; in business with his father; residence Dayton, Ohio. 264. c-8. Howard Forrer Peirce, b. May 4, 1865, at Dayton, Ohio; d. Apr. 19, 1899, Phoenix, Ariz. He was a pianist of rare talent and charm. OBITUARY OF HOWARD FORRER PEIRCE Dayton Journal, Friday, Apr. 21, 1899 Howard Peirce is dead! To thousands of hearts in this city no elo quence can add to the pathos of those words. The child of genius, the noble and refined musician, the beloved of all who knew him, has been taken away in the bloom of his beautiful youth. There is no one to fill the place made vacant by his death. In how many of our homes is his name spoken today with tender sorrow and regret, that his career is cut off so untimely-sorrow over our personal loss. Howard Forrer Peirce was born in Dayton, May 4, 1865, being the youngest son of Jeremiah H. and Elizabeth H. Peirce. Their sub urban home, "Five Oaks," was a centre of social, literary and artistic influence. The children grew up amid the charms of nature and the higher charms of a cultured, refined, Christian family life. His physical beauty and fineness of spirit even in early youth marked him as an unusual person. His general education was received at Cooper Academy, at the time open to both young men and women. He was highly educated in all directions, and was a careful, critical student of literature. His accomplished mother and sisters taught him the begin nings of music when a little child. Up to his tenth year he played much and all "by ear," or without the printed note. In his tenth year his sister Mellie returned from study in Germany and brought back with her the pianoforte works of Haydn, Mozart and Beethoven. Under her sisterly care Howard devoted himself to mastering the ideal works of the classic German school of music, and soon became so possessed of and by their spirit that his youthful interpretations astonished expert CHRISTIAN FORRER THE THIRD SoN 127 musicians. At 13 years of age he was suddenly called upon to play the accompaniments in a public choral performance of Handel's Oratorio, "The Messiah," the regular accompanist having fallen sick. Howard, though but a child, did not hesitate to undertake the difficult task on two days' notice, and acquitted himself perfectly. About this time he began to study harmony and musical compo sition with Prof. Huesmann, a profoundly learned musician of the last generation. His teacher was a student of Palestrina, Bach and Beethoven, and initiated his gifted pupil into the depths of the masterpieces of the old giants. Later Howard studied for several years pianoforte, harmony and composition with Prof. Blumenschein, under whose instruction he rr.ude great progress as a virtuoso and composer. In 1885, when 20 years of age, he gave a series of remarkable pianoforte-solo recitals from the masterpieces of Bach, Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven, Schubert, Schu mann, Liszt and Chopin. The extraordinary quality of the programs and the poetical beauty of his interpretations made these concerts rare experiences even to the most cultivated of his audience. In April 1886, Howard went to Europe and for two years studied diligently in the Munich Conservatory of Music, and for one year with the greatest of Italian teachers, Buonamici, at Florence; during vaca tions he traveled extensively, visiting various art and literary centres. In 1Iarch 1889, he was called home by his father's death. He immedi ately addressed himself to his chosen career as a professional musician. He began to teach, to give concerts here and elsewhere, became organist of Grace church and accompanist of the Philharmonic society, and later of the Cincinnati Musical Festival chorus. He took part in a great number of concerts at home and in all parts of the United States and Canada, and his name on a program was a guarantee of the high quality of the music. Mr. Peirce was always best in the best; his ideal interpretations were of the great sonatas, duos, quartets, etc., of the classic masters. \Ve have heard in Dayton and Cincinnati all the great pianists of recent years, but Howard Peirce's interpretation of the Beethoven mas terpieces, "The \V aldstein" and "Appassionata" sonatas, surpassed them all in intellectual and poetic beauty. Mr. John S. Dwight, editor of Dwight's "Journal of Music and Art," of Boston, most critical of critics of America, writes over his o-wn signature: "Mr. Peirce as a pianist gains ground with every hearing. His rendering of that wonderfully poetic, deep-felt sonata, Op. 110 in A flat, one of Beethoven's later period, showed depth of feeling, insight, ideality, as well as a high degree and certainty of technique. It came out tenderly, thoughtfully and clearly. There was no exaggeration, nothing spasmodical or over strained, no weakness and no halfness; it was a hearty, manly exposition 128 CHRISTIAN FORRER THE CLOCKlfAKER of Beethoven in one of his deeper moods. The Adagio, feeling into the depths of the spirit, and the fugue which occupies the last movement were beautifully rendered. The great Schumann quintet (for piano, accompanied by a string quartet) was finely played; we missed nothing of its old fire, passion, depth or wealth of contrast." This language from the greatest of our critics will be endorsed by all thoroughly trained musicians, who have heard Howard in any of the famous masterpieces. He always kept before himself the loftiest intellec tual standard, and his own pure, beautiful spirit gave to his inter pretations of the masters an ineffable charm. To how many thousands has he revealed a higher meaning and a more spiritual beauty in music than they had ever conceived of. ,vith all the strength of hio body, and soul he devoted himself to his art, and though cut off in his youth, he had done his work well. Many will look back with loving gratitude to the example of the perfect Chri:ltian gentleman and artist. In all personal and professional relations he was without reproach. In his professional career it was his lot to be intimately associated with many distinguished musicians, American, English, German and Italian, and in a very peculiar degree he won their admiration for his great talent and love for his rare personal character. PROF. JAMES A. ROBERT TRIBUTE FROM A FRIEND Let those whose souls have been alike attuned speak of Howard Forrer Peirce as the genius of harmonies, whose touch could soothe distraction and almost despair. Whereas, the writer of these lines can only speak of him as a man-aye, a man he was! A man whom for several years I have had the opportunity of seeing day after day. Only a few feet across the hall separated our respective places of labor-and many a quarter of an hour, either as a prelude or afterpiece to our respective studies of the day, have we spent in delightful converse on topics of the day, and again on incidents of travel abroad, recalling the scenes familiar to both of us. That which especially endeared him to me; that by which he commanded my respect, was his gentle nature and gentlemanly ways at all times-not indeed in genuflexions and commonplace convention alities, but in the tenderest regard he cherished for the feeling of others, the willingness he evinced to forego his own pleasure to enhance theirs. Never have I known his lips to be polluted by an oath, or tainted by vulgarisms so common among young men of his years. Truthful and truth-loving seemed the guiding principles of his life. CHRISTIAN FoRRER THE THIRD SoN 129 "\Vhom the gods love die young," was said of yore, And many deaths do they escape by this; The death of friends, and that which slays even more, The death of friendship, love, youth, all that is, Except mere breath; and since the silent shore, Awaits at last, even those whom longest miss The old archer's shafts, perhaps the early grave \Vhich men weep over, may be meant to save.'' Never shall I forget that lovely harmonious face and even the inarticulated speech that not infrequently was as eloquent as the sweet harmonies that fell from his well trained fingers. DR. DENNIS 70. b-2. Edward Forrer, b. Aug. 30, 1830; d. Dec. 28, 1838. 71. b-3. Augusta Forrer, b. Apr. 5, 1833, at Cincinnati or Dayton, Ohio; d. Oct. 18, 1907, at 218 Main St., Bristol, Conn.; m. at Dayton, Dec. 8, 1853, Major Luther Barnett Bruen, b. Sept. 14, 1822, at Dayton, Ohio, son of Luther Bruen, d. June 21, 1864, at Douglas Hospital, \Yashington, D. C., of wound received May 13, 1864, at Spotsylvania, C. H. Va.; was in command of his Regiment, the 12th U. S. Inf. at the time. (See Obituary.) MARRIED LIFE (l\Iother's idea, and what she says she had for ten years. Frank Bruen) THE \'YIFE Only let a woman be sure she is precious to her husband-not useful, not valuable, not convenient simply, but lovely and beloved; let her be the recipient of his polite and hearty attention; let her feel that she has the sincere respect of her husband, and that her care and love are noticed, appreciated and returned; let her opinions be asked, her approval sought and her judgment respected in matters of which she is cognizant; in short, let her only be loved, honored and cherished in the true spirit of the marriage vow, and she will be to her husband, children and society a well-spring of pleasure. She will bear pain and toil and anxiety for her husband's love to her is a tower and fortress. 130 CHRISTIAN FORRER THE CLOCKMAKER Shielded and sheltered therein, adversity will have lost its sting. She may suffer, but sympathy will dull the edge of sorrow. A house with love in it-and by love I mean love expressed in words and looks and deeds (for I have not one spark of faith in love that never crops out) is to a house without love as a person to a machine; one is life-the other is mechanism. The unloved woman may have bread just as light, a house just as tidy, a dress just as neat, as the other, but the latter has a spring of beauty about her, a joyousness, an aggressive, penetrating and pervading brightness to which the former is a stranger. The deep happiness in her heart shines out in her face. She gleams over it; she is full of devices and plots and sweet surprises for her husband and family. She is never done with the romance and poetry of life; she herself is a lyric poem, setting herself to all pure and gracious melodies. Humble household ways and duties have for her a golden significance. The prize makes her calling high, and the end sanctifies the means. "Love is heaven, and heaven is love." SISTER OF MRS. J. H. PEIRCE Drns IN BRISTOL Dayton Herald, Saturday, Oct. 19, 1907 Word has been received from Bristol, Conn., of the death of Mrs. Augusta Forrer Bruen, daughter of the late Samuel Forrer, and widow of Major Luther Barnett Bruen, and sister of Mrs. J. H. Peirce of this city. Mrs. Bruen has been ill all summer. She died at her home in Bristol Friday morning. The family will arrive in Dayton Sunday with the body and the funeral will probably be held Monday from the residence of Mrs. J. H. Peirce. MRS. AUGUSTA FORRER BRUEN Dayton Herald, Oct. 21, 1907 The funeral of Mrs. Augusta Forrer Bruen, daughter of the late Samuel Forrer and widow of Major Luther Barnett Bruen, who died Friday in Bristol, Conn., was held Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the residence of her sister, Mrs. J. H. Peirce. Interment was made at ·woodland cemetery. MAJOR LUTHER BARNETT BRUEN (Tribute from a Cleveland Paper, given Mother by Kate McCook, wife of General Alex. McCook. The "Lady Artist" was Miss Ransom. Frank Bruen.) CHRISTIAN FORRER THE THIRD SoN 131 THE DYING MAJOR AND THE WILD VIOLET A late private letter, by a lady artist of Cleveland, sketching some of her daily visits to the Washington Hospitals-and which letter we took the liberty of publishing-said: "Beside the other cot sat the wife and a younger brother of the Lieutenant, and after a few words of congratulation I passed to others who had neither sister, wife, nor brother, to cheer them. Among these I found a Major of the U. S. A., from Dayton, Ohio, shot through the leg, but cheery and gay. Gazing at the flowers in my bonnet-which are blue Pansies-he said, 'I found some of the most beautiful wild violets on the battlefield I ever saw, and pressed some of them. You love flowers and beautiful things I know, and I will give you one of my violets.' This broke the ice between us and a most entertaining chat ensued, resulting in a promise to call again next day. Have just returned from Douglas Hospital, after an absence of three days. The chatty Major had his leg amputated yesterday-is very much changed in the last three days-looks feverish and so weary. I fanned him awhile, saying all the comforting things I could think of. -He has telegraphed his wife to come. I hope she will come quickly." When we read that letter we almost knew of whom the writer spoke, though she gave no name, for we had heard our old friend Major Bruen had been wounded. The wish expressed in the letter that the wife might come quickly, was realized. She did come, for the Dayton Journal of the 23d says: "His wife, and sister, Mrs. Corwin, and Messrs. Corwin and Peirce, his brothers-in-law, were with him when he died, and will return with his body to-day; and he will be interred at Woodland Cemetery." That was our friend Bruen who died; the wounded officer who gave our lady correspondent the beautiful pressed wild violet, gathered from the battle field where he fought and fell. The pressed wild violet, which the dying soldier gave our fair correspondent, will be typical of him: plucked just in its brightest bloom, in the early summer of hope, and joy, its form of beauty shall remain a keepsake for surviving friends, reminding them that from hero graves goes up to heaven the rich odor of duty done to God. Maj. Bruen, of 12th regular infantry, died on the 21st, having been wounded in the battle of the Wilderness on the 13th of May last. Maj. Bruen formerly was one of the editors of the Cincinnati Gazette, associated with the late John C. Wright. Subsequently Mr. B. removed to Dayton and practiced law until the breaking out of the war, when he entered the 132 CHRISTIAN FORRER THE CLOCK:\UKER service, receiving the commis:;;ion of Major in the 12th Infantry. Major B's regiment was in the 5th corps, and distinguished itself in the field, and on the eighth day of Grant's advance the Major was wounded by a shell. He was taken to Washington, suffered much for ten days, when amputation became inevitable, and he lingered twenty-one days longer and died. MAJOR Li:.:THER B. BRi:.:EN Dayton Journal, also an entire Journal, Thursday, June 23, 1864 Death of a Gallant Officer Died on the 21st of June, 1864, at Douglas Hospital, vVashington City, of wounds received in the battle of the Wilderness, on the 13th of May last, Major Luther B. Bruen, of this city, and Major Commanding the 12th Regiment United States Infantry. He was born in Dayton, on the 14th of September, 1822-which was his home until he arrived at man's estate. He was for a short time a resident of Wisconsin (No! Minnesota, at Minneapolis. F.B.), to which place he went with the intention of practicing law, but after a short time he returned and becoming one of the Proprietors of the Cincinnati Gazette, he removed to that place, and with the venerable John C. Wright, assisted in editing that paper. \Vhile thus engaged, he was married, in December 1853, to Miss Augusta, daughter of Samuel Forrer, Esq., of this place. He then returned to Dayton, and commenced the practice of the law here; and for two years he served as City Solicitor, having been elected to that office by the people. He continued the practice of the law here, till the breaking out of the rebellion. He then began to acquire a knmYledge of military tactics, the study of which he diligently pursued until the summer of 1861, when he was appointed, by the President, a ~1ajor in the Twelfth Regi ment United States Infantry, and was ordered to Fort Hamilton to take charge of the recruiting service for his regiment. He remained there, sometimes in command of the fort, for more than a year. General Franklin and General Butterfield were the colonel and lieutenant colonel of this regiment, and being in command of volunteers, and Major Clitz being disabled by wounds received in the battles of the Peninsula, the command of this fine regiment devolved on Major Bruen. He had been in command of it, in the Army of the Potomac, for more than a year; a part of the time he was in command of his brigade. The regiment was in the Fifth Army Corps, under the immediate command of General \Varren. It was well disciplined, and from the very commencement of the late fierce battles in Yirginia, it was in the advance. It led and participated largely in those sanguinary struggles, fighting CHRISTIAN FoRRER THE THIRD SoN 133 every day, and materially aiding, as we learn, in driving the army of Lee back to Richmond. On the eighth day of the advance, Major Bruen was wounded by the fragment of a rebel shell, which exploded near him, shattering his knee. He was conveyed to Washington, and, after about ten days intense suffering, it was found necessary to amputate his leg above the knee. He lingered for about twenty-one days after the amputation, and died. His wife, and sister, Mrs. Convin, and Messrs. Corwin and Peirce, his brothers-in-law, were with him when he died, and will return with his body to-day; and he will be interred at Woodland Cemetery. Major Bruen was a very affectionate husband and father, and a devoted friend. He was in easy circumstances, and he became a soldier, and gave up the pleasures of a home from a sense of duty. Not long since, in conversation with a friend, he said that "he had gone into the army in obedience to his sense of duty-not from necessity, nor because he liked the trade of blood; and whatever should be his fate, he would try to meet it without a murmur." He was an honest and just man, a brave soldier and a true patriot. \Ye shall long remember our true hearted friend with sorrow and with pride. Journal, June 25, 1864 FUNERAL OF MAJOR BR"C"EN-The military of the city kindly, and very properly tendered their services as a military escort to the funeral of the late Major Bruen, which takes place at ten o'clock this morning. The offer was declined by the friends of Major Bruen, in accordance with the known wishes of the deceased, as well as those of Mrs. Bruen. The family and friends fully appreciate the kindness of the gentlemen who have thus manifested their regard for the deceased. Four children: 265. c-1. Sarah ("Sella") Ho\vard Bruen, b. Sept. 1, 1854, Dayton, Ohio; residence Bryce Ave., Ruxton, ::Vfd., 1938; m. at Dayton, Ohio, :\lay 29, 1878, Frederic Willets \Vright of Springboro, Ohio, son of Dr. Aron and Mary (\Villets) \Vright, b. Aug. 12, 1851, d. Dec. 15, 1915, at University Hospital, Baltimore, Md., buried Shenvood Protestant Episcopal Churchyard, Cockeysville, Md.; residence at Cockeysville, :Md. OBITUARY FREDERIC \VILLETS \VRIGHT Baltimore Sun, Dec. 17, 1915, also Dec. 19, 1915, also Baltimore American, Dec. 17, 1915 WRIGHT.-On December 15, 1915, at University Hospital, Balti more, .Md., Frederic "Willets, husband of Sarah Bruen Wright. (New 134 CHRISTIAN FORRER THE CLOCKMAKER York City and Dayton, Ohio, papers please copy.) Funeral from his residence, Cockeysville, Md., on Saturday, at 2:30 P. M. Interment private. Kindly omit flowers. FREDERIC w. WRIGHT Baltimore American, Friday, Dec. 17, 1915 Following an operation, Frederic Wright, of Cockeysville, Md., died Wednesday night at University Hospital from intestinal trouble. He was 65 years old. Mr. Wright was formerly in business in New York, and when he retired several years ago he came to this city. He purchased the Bonnie Blink property at Marble Hill, Cockeysville, where he made his home with his family. A widow, three daughters (Misses Alice, Mary W. and Kathleen Wright), and a son (Frederic W. Wright, Jr.), survive. The funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon. FREDERIC w. WRIGHT Frederic W. Wright, 65 years old, a retired businessman of New York, who for the last eight years resided at Bonnie Blink Farm, which he purchased of the John J. Wight estate, died last night at the Uni versity Hospital, Baltimore, where he underwent an operation. Mr. Wright was a native of Ohio and a member of the Society of Friends. He is survived by his widow; a son, Frederick W. \Vright, Jr.; three daughters; Mrs. Sarah B. Mitchell, of Plandome, N. Y.; Misses Alice, Mary W. and Kathleen Wright; and two grandchildren. WRIGHT.-On December 15, 1915, at University Hospital, Balti more, Md., FREDERIC WILLETS, husband of Sarah Bruen Wright. (New York City and Dayton, Ohio, papers please copy.) Funeral from his late residence, Cockeysville, Md., on Saturday, at 2:30 P. M. Interment private. (Kindly omit flowers.) Five children: 570. d-1. Sarah Bruen Wright, b. Feb. 18, 1879, Springboro, Ohio; residence Downington, Pa., 1938; m. at New York City, Nov. 28, 1906, Singleton Burdette Mitchill of Plandome, Manhasset, b. Jan. 10, 1881, Manhasset, L. I., N. Y., d. June 18, 1938, Do,vnington, Pa. Five children: 889. e-1. Twin boys still born. CHRISTIAN FORRER THE THIRD SoN 135 890. e-2. 891. e-3. Singleton P. Mitchill, b. Sept. 20, 1908, Plandome, L. I. 892. e-4. Catharine Mitchill, b. Dec. 1, 1909, Plandome, L. I.; Wellesley, 1931. 893. e-5. Warren Latham Mitchill, b. Aug. 15, 1921. 571. d-2. Kathleen Wright, b. May 13, 1882, at Springboro, Ohio; residence Ruxton, Md. 572. d-3. Alice Wright, b. Nov. 9, 1884, Springboro, Ohio; residence Ruxton, Md. 573. d-4. Mary Willets Wright, b. Dec. 19, 1888, Great Neck, L. I., N. Y.; m. Apr. 27, 1916, at Cockeysville, Md., Nicholas Bosley Merry man, II, b. Mar. 1, 1886, Cockeysville, Md. Three sons: 894. e-1. Nicholas Bosley Merryman, III, b. Aug. 7, 1917. 895. e-2. Richard Merryman, b. Nov. 20, 1918; d. Oct. 12, 1938, at Ruxton, Md. 896. e-3. Adrian Merryman, b. Jan. 20, 1923. 574. d-5. Frederic Willets Wright, b. Nov. 24, 1890, at Great Neck, L. I.; residence Port Washington, L. I., N. Y.; m. Oct. 18, 1924, at Grace Church, Providence, R. I., Mary Ogden Harvey, b. --, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Norman Darrell Harvey. WouNDED OFFICER GAVE UP CAPTAINCY TO Go ABROAD Baltimore paper, December, 1918 LIEUT. FREDERIC W. WRIGHT, of the Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company's commercial engineering force in this city, was wounded in action October 4. Only the briefest news of his injury has been received. A letter written by Lieutenant Wright on November 14 stated that he was then in an American base hospital in France, expected to be there about two weeks longer and then be transferred to a con valescent camp. His injury consisted of a shell wound in the side. Lieutenant Wright entered the army as a first lieutenant in the Signal Corps service. He was detailed to recruiting work in this city, was later assigned to Camp Lee, Va., as acting division signal officer and there was promoted to a captaincy. Learning that his position would require his remaining at the Virginia cantonment, he applied for a trans fer and accepted a demotion to the rank of first lieutenant in a regi ment of engineers due for early shipment to France. Three children: 897. e-1. Joan Wright, b. Aug. 9, 1925, at Providence, R. I. 898. e-2. Sidney Ravelly Wright, b. Sept. 14, 1930, at Providence, R. I. 899. e-3. Michael Willets Wright, b. Apr. 30, 1936, at Providence, R. I. 136 CHRISTIAN FORRER THE CLOCKMAKER 266. c-2. Frank Bruen, b. Feb. 23, 1857, at Dayton, Ohio; single; residence 22 High St., Bristol, Conn.; Cost Engineer with the Sessions Foundry Co.; C.E., Cornell, class 1878; 1880-1887 Union Pac. R. R., Ida. & Montana; Private Practice 1887-1893; 1894-1897 Lumber, Dayton; 1898 Sessions Foundry Company, Bristol. 267. c-3. Robert L. Bruen, b. Apr. 8, 1859, at Dayton, Ohio; d. Dec. 11, 1932, after an intestinal operation at Northwestern Hospital, Minnea polis, Minn.; buried Dayton, Ohio. He was a retired Special Insurance Adjuster. He m. Oct. 15, 1885, at Larimore, N. D., Miss Amelia Russell Sawhill, b. Sept. 5, 1868, d. Oct. 13, 1938, at Seattle, Wash.; burial, Dayton, Ohio. Two children: 575. d-1. Kathleen Bruen, b. Apr. 8, 1887, Minneapoli~, Minn.; d. Sept. 18, 1894, Minneapolis, Minn.; buried Dayton, Ohio. 576. d-2. Robert Luther Bruen, b. Nov. 21, 1889, Minneapolis, Minn.; d. Aug. 21, 1894, Minneapolis, Minn.; buried Dayton, Ohio. 268. c-4. Mary Howard Bruen, b. June 26, 1863, Dayton, Ohio; d. Mar. 11, 1926, Bristol, Conn.; buried in Dayton, Ohio, YVoodland Cemetery. 72. b-4. Anne Forrer, b. June 28, 1835; d. Jan. 11, 1837. 73. b-5. Mary Forrer, b. Aug. 24, 1838, Dayton, Ohio; d. Sept. 2, 1929, "Five Oaks," Dayton, Ohio; m. as his second wife, Oct. 5, 1882, Jeremiah Hunt Peirce, b. Sept. 8, 1818, d. :May 6, 1889; no children. MARY FORRER PEIRCE AN ARTIST WHo 1s YET BvsY WITH BRrsH AND PALETTE TH◊"CGH NEAR HER 80TH YEAR Dayton News, Dec. 24, 1916 In all the paintings of this Dayton woman, who works for the pure love of her art, there is a singleness of purpose-her hand is steady, her sight clear and her love of color has not dimmed. Dr. Osler exploded a bombshell by arbitrarily placing forty years as the golden season of life-the limit of real achievement-and by making the remainder of the average life a sort of period of super annuation, or dotage. Many have arisen, not to call the physician blessed, but ridiculous and purblind. It makes little difference to the majority of people that friends of Dr. Osler have declared that he never made the statements attributed to him. He is still credited with having cast a gross reflection on the period ,vhich most people regard as the very prime of life, and ,vith having villainously slandered the advanced stage of existence which is sometimes called the "grand climateric." Gladstone, Richelieu, Edison and many other prominent statesmen, CHRISTIAN FORRER THE THIRD SON 137 authors and inventors, have been cast in his face, together with a record of their achievements after they had almost twice leaped over the age barrier constructed by the amusing doctor. Dayton can point with pride to an artist who has been sketching and painting all her life, and who is still busy with the brushes although in her 79th year. She is Mrs. J. H. Peirce (nee Mary Forrer), of Old Orchard A venue and Summers Street. She is as neat-handed and as skilled as she was almost 50 years ago. Indeed, her talents have been so well directed since the days of her girlhood when she painted merely because it was natural for her to express herself in colors, that she is decidedly more the artist today than she was then. Other interests and recent ills have combined to make her diminish her activity, it is true, but she is still capable of making younger painters envy her and wonder at her. She inherited some of her talent from her mother. Indeed her mother gave her the first drawing lessons that she ever received. This talented pioneer woman, however, was never permitted to indulge her talent for painting when she was at home because she was the daughter of a Quaker family, where sketching, drawing and painting were all regarded as friYolous and worldly; vain things to be shunned and despised. ~fary Forrer, or Mrs. Peirce, had no such restrictions at home. She was free to do as she saw fit. The only difficulty she found was in securing capable teachers here. In fact, there were few art teachers in any of the cities surrounding Dayton. Even New York in those days did not proYide so many teachers that a proper selection could be made without great difficulty. So in her girlhood she sought nature for the subjects of her sketches, and she found what she desired. Sometimes a beautiful tree attracted her attention. Again, it ,ms a purling brook. A beautiful, winding road, a bunch of pond lilies, a leafy bo,n'r or an unusual landscape-such things \Yere the models from which she copied. She could have com menced by copying the pictures of other artists, and indeed she did this for a time. But she early concluded that she could not be original an<.l creative if she continued long at this practice. She found at last an excellent teacher at the Cooper seminary, Mrs. Clara :\Ie and she proved to her apt pupil that none of us are able to do every thing equally well. Thus it fell out that she specialized on nature pictures, and left the painting of faces and portraits to those whom she knew could do it better. When Mary Forrer was 30 years old she sailed for Europe, visited the famous art galleries in Italy, Germany and England, and secured the instruction of several teachers. She regards this period of tutelage as the splendid seventies. In Munich her instructor had been artist for the German Emperor, and he gave her permission to copy one of his mountain scenes which hung in the art gallery there, provided, however, that her copy should be partly the size of the original. She painted the picture, and it hangs in the Peirce sitting room to this day. Without compensation she was able to go to this artist's studio every day and paint, and perhaps this experience helped her more than anything else in her career. In Italy she lived near the Castle de Maron, not far from Mount Vesuvius. Here she found strange material and new subjects that helped further to develop her artistic powers. Wonderful Italian sunsets, beautiful lakes, pretty mountain flowers and, of course, the great vol cano itself, tested her youthful skill and exacted the most arduous, although delightful work from her. Up to this time she had been painting mostly in oils. In London she was fortunate enough to get a noted water color artist for her teacher. Since this training she has been equally felicitous with oil or water colors. Upon her return to Dayton she found it necessary for a time to make painting her vocation instead of her avocation, and she accepted the position of drawing teacher at the Cooper Seminary. Her studio adjoined that of Mrs. Clara Soule Medler, who had been her teacher, and the two artists sometimes worked together. Young ladies of the exclusive families were sent to them to be "finished." As a teacher she could not specialize with such freedom as she did before. She had to do a little bit of everything in order to satisfy the varied fancies of her pupils. She had to criticize as well as direct, and to give her attention to prescribed work. But this teaching necessitated her branching out in many directions and it had its good effect in making her more thorough and accomplished. After her marriage to J. H. Peirce (she took the place at his side that her sister had held before) she could once more return to her beloved flowers and landscapes. She went to live in the palatial home which her husband had built some years before-a house that is now 60 years old. It was in a shut-up sylvan retreat, and the hand of man had marred the pleasing wildness of the scenery but little. "Peirce CHRISTIAN FORRER THE THIRD SON 139 woods" were all around, and part of them still remain intact. But bor dering on Peirce woods was Stoddard's woods, and there was forest land all around. A pond in the center of Peirce's woods enhanced the attractiveness of the scenery. Wild flowers grew abundantly in the springtime. The noble forest trees presented their foliage. Altogether the surroundings were such as artists dream of and uninspired people appreciate without being able to express themselves in colors. Mrs. Peirce had both the leisure and the opportunity to satisfy her artistic desires and to sketch or paint whatever appealed to her. The Peirce residence is decorated with some of Mrs. Peirce's early efforts. Landscapes that she transferred to canvas many years ago, and the copy of the mountain picture which she made in Munich, are framed and hung on the walls. The colors are just as bright as if they had been painted yesterday. A great many of Mrs. Peirce's pictures are kept in her album. There are some scenes near Dayton, a scene near Columbus, and flowers galore which she painted as they grew in the yard. The palms out in the yard is the subject of one of her best pictures, ~nd a snow scene in the woods is very vivid and real. But perhaps there is nothing in her collection that the eye dwells on with greater interest and appreciation than the picture of a modest violet which she found growing on Mount Vesuvius in 1875. In all of Mrs. Peirce's paintings there is an artlessness, a sincerity, a singleness of purpose. They may be described as art, pure and unadorned like the architecture of the Greeks. They do not appear so great at first because of their perfect simplicity. But, as the Latins said, "Ars celare artem." The pictures do not confuse the mind by an overabundance of material, and there is no subterfuge, no after straws that are never touched-the curse of so much of the later art. They are as natural and as "frank as rain on cherry blossoms." When a representative of the Daily News visited Mrs. Peirce this last week, he found her just recovering from a severe cold and under the doctor's orders. But she was painting-heads and faces for dolls to be sold at the Christmas sale of the Unitarian church, to which she belongs. The faces were well formed, too, and the colors were excellent. "I'd hate to think that I couldn't keep up with the young folks, even if I am in my seventy-ninth year," laughed Mrs. Peirce. AGED RESIDENT OF CITY Drns LATE MONDAY Mrs. J. H. Peirce, Pioneer Citizen, Succumbs at Age of 91 Years Father Made Surveys for Miami-Erie Canal 140 CHRISTIAN FORRER THE CLOCKMAKER Deceased \Vas Teacher of Drawing at Old Cooper Academy in City Dayton Herald, Tuesday, Sept. 3, 1929 Mrs. J. H. Peirce, one of Dayton's pioneer residents, di0d late Monday night at her home, "Five Oaks," at Five Oaks and Orchard Avenues, at the advanced age of 91 years. Arrangements for the funeral services had not been made Tuesday morning. Mrs. Peirce was born in Dayton, August 24, 1838, her father being Samuel Forrer, who came to Ohio from Yirginia in 1818 and made the first surveys for the .Miami and Erie canal. He was in charge of construction work on the canal and later became canal commissioner and member of the state board of public works. In 1845 he was one of three Daytonians appointed by the county com missioners to serve as a building committee for what is now known as the old courthouse. OLD SETTLERS Mrs. Peirce's mother was Sarah Hastings Howard, also one of the old settlers of this vicinity. Both parents lived to the age of 80 years. Many Daytonians nmv living remember ]\'lrs. Peirce when, as Miss Mary Forrer, she taught drawing at the old Cooper Academy. In the sixties she studied water color technique in New York, and until almost the last year of her life she took pleasure in sketching flowers, fruit and landscapes. She Vias married in 1882 to Jeremiah H. Peirce, manu facturer and son of an early Dayton settler, who died in 1889. Surviving nieces and nephews of Mrs. Peirce are Miss Sarah and Miss Elizabeth Peirce and J. Elliott Peirce of Dayton, Frank Bruen of Bristol, Conn., Mrs. F. W. Wright of Ruxton, Mr. Robert L. Bruen of Minneapolis. Collateral descendants of the second, third and fourth generations are members of the Peirce, Parrott, Wood, Coolidge, Clunet and Light families in Dayton. Others live in Newark, Buffalo, Princeton, N. J., East Dovmington, Pa., New York and Ruxton, Md. 74. b-6. Howard Forrer, b. Nov. 11, 1841, Dayton, Ohio; d. July 22, 1864, killed in battle at Decatur, Ga.; Adjutant of 63rd 0. V. I. DEATH OF A.DJl"TANT HOWARD FORRER Dayton Journal, Aug. 2, 1864 It is "·ith unfeigned sorrow that we record the death of this gallant and noble-hearted young officer. Fe,Y young n,en of our acquaintance ha,·e so strong a hold upon the d:cctions of tho:-e who knmY them well, as Howard Forrer had. He CHRISTIAN FORRER THE THIRD SoN 141 was possessed of those noble and manly traits of character which always command admiration and love. While he was brave and fearless in the discharge of duty, he was, also, like all truly brave and virtuous men, affectionate, kind, just and generous. Howard Forrer was a devoted and affectionate son and brother, and he was in return loved and cherished as only the brave and true and pure in heart can be loved and cherished. But many a tear has fallen for our young friend outside of the cherished family circle; and when father and mother and sisters shall have gone to meet him, his country will cherish his memory as one of her most noble and gallant defenders. The brave and true and good never die. "He sleeps in peace; he sank to rest By all his country's wishes blest." At the commencement of the war, he determined to take part in it, and assist to put down the rebellion. The writer well remembers his expressed determination to enter the army as a private soldier, if he failed to get a commission. There is not a doubt but that he entered the army from the purest motives. He was born in Dayton, Ohio, in the month of November 1841, and was nearly twenty-three years old. He was a graduate of the Dayton Central High School, was an excellent scholar, and was always at the head of his classes, beloved by his teachers, and respected and honored by his classmates. His education was thorough. He intended to become a Civil Engineer. When quite young he was appointed assistant teacher in the Second District School. He filled that place with ability until he went into the army. He was commissioned First Lieutenant of the 112th Ohio, August 9, 1862, and went ,vith it into Kentucky at the time of the invasion by Kirby Smith. His regiment was then consolidated with the Sixty-third, and Lieutenant Forrer ·was appointed Adjutant. He has been in active duty with the regiment, in that capacity, till he fell in the terrible battle of the 22d, before Atlanta. A letter from the Rev. St. J. Fry, Chaplain of the regiment to Samuel Forrer, his father, says: "\Ve were attacked at Decatur, on Friday, the 22d, after dinner, by \\'heeler's whole force, at the same time that an attack was made on the left of our whole army, and were compelled to withdraw tempor arily from the town. The attack was furious, and we lost many m prisoners, as well as by wounding. Howard was engaged with Colonel Brown and Major Pfoutz in making a charge on our right. They had driven back the rebels, checking them, and were returning to their position, ,Yhich was a good one, when 142 CHRISTIAN FORRER THE CLOCKMAKER Howard was killed instantly by a wound in the neck, for the rebels were coming forward in great force again. We could not get off his body, but when we returned on Saturday morning the citizens had buried him on the spot where he fell. He was a most honorable, brave, and conscientious young man, loved by all the men; in a position hard to fill, he gave entire satisfaction, and had the unlimited confidence of his superiors in office." The records show that Howard Forrer, adjutant of the 63rd Ohio Infantry, was mustered into service November 5, 1862, at Columbus, Ohio, and that he was killed in action July 22, 1864, at Decatur, Georgia. NO. 18 CHRISTIAN FORRER 18. a-3. Christian Forrer, b. Dec. 20, 1794, Dauphin Co., Pa.; d. July -12, 1867, Dayton, Ohio; unmarried. OBITUARY CHRISTIAN FORRER Dayton Journal, July 17, 1867 Died July 12, 1867, Christian Forrer, aged 72 years. Christian Forrer was born near Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, and brought up from childhood in the Shenandoah Valley, Virginia, on a large farm owned and occupied by his father. Soon after coming of age, he had the sole management of his father's property until 1828, when the farm was sold, and the family moved to Ohio. On the way, the father of the family died, after many years' protraction of health. The care of the family, consisting of a mother, five sisters and an orphan daughter of a neighbor in Virginia, now fell to the charge of Christian. We will not follow the fortune of Christian Forrer, in his manly struggle to maintain a respectable position in humble life, and a com fortable support for the dear old mother and loving sisters, who were left to his care. The genial and devoted son and brother ever marked his conduct, in all the relation to the duties he assumed. A more honest or honorable man never ended a life of three-score and ten. May not his friends then console themselves with the reflection that Christian Forrer, in life, has, now that he is no more, left a claim to the commen dation, "Well done, good and faithful servant." CHRISTIAN FORRER THE THIRD SON 143 FORRER LETTERS Eleven letters loaned me by Aunt Mary, October 1922 (Mrs. Mary (Forrer) Peirce). To Mr. Samuel Forrer, Columbus, Ohio (Mailed at Luray, Va.) Feb. 7th, 1824. Dated, Waters Edge, Feb. 6, 1824. Dear Brother, Yours of the 16th Oct. I received 11th November. You say mine gave more pleasure than I can well imagine could I think it gave you half the pleasure that yours (yors) did me. I would not be so back ward in writing this but you would have great reason to acuse me with obstinacy was I to omit it after giving me such friendly encouragement but the principle cause of my delay was immediately after the arival of your letter, Father employed a new physician for me and I being anxious to know the effect the medicine would have on me which I soon found to be of little use to me at this season of the year therefore I have postponed using it until Spring. Should I then be so unfortunate as to need it, it is a time I sometimes dispear of seeing but my physician tells me he has restored some much lower than myself in the summer season, that with tolerable health and a good fl.ow of spirits which I sometimes posses, cheers me with the hope that I shall again see you both united to the family. My disease is not termed a consumption as I am entirely free from cough-but greately pleagued with phleagm and pain in my breast the name however does not concern me; knowing I am on the decline. I thank you for your advice about reading but I confess it surprised me in recommending novels, but when I found my favorite the brittish spy was one of them I knew not how much to thank you. I had read some of the novels without knowing they were the same, but . my preasent situation and great need of a Saviour makes me much regret that I am so much tempted with novelty. You speake of my attention to you when a child. I do not remem ber it but I sometimes imagine I see it in little Elizabeth Haun, and myself when I am weary and prefer a pallat to a bed to rest on her friendship extends to(o) far (as douptless mine often did to you) (she is too busy in repairing it) tho I am unhealthy and entirely deprived of the pleasure my Sisters see in profitable business and in lively company I would be ungreatfull to complain of that when all our neighbours unite with them in doing everything to amuse me. I spent two days at Aunt Jane's (widow of Henry Forrer. F.B.) she desires her love to you and bids me scold you for not returning but I am not in a scolding humour. Sister Jiary mentioned to Bro. John that Cousin Sal. ( ?) broke his arm in S ov. he feels but little pain but the bones are not united. 144 CHRISTIAN FORRER THE CLOCKMAKER Our relations are all in good health except Cousin Mary Revercomb who has a severe cold. Bro. John said he saw nothing of William Sul livan (?) he left home on the second of Nov. went to Rushville and returned 28th. Give my love to Broth. John and acept the same from your affectionate Sister, Christianna Forrer. Dear Brothers, I now try to scribble a few lines to let you know that I am yet in existence and in good health hoping these few lines may ( ) you both in the same happy situation. I should have written long before this time but being such a poor writer was the only reason for my not writing long before this time the reason for my writing Sisters letter is owing to weakness in her right arm. Dear Bro. I have had a pleasent broad (?) to Pennsylvania this winter which gave me geate pleasure to see all our relations I also saw a geate menny curiosities the Bridge was a geate one to me. I must conclude for want of room. Your Sis. E. Forrer. (Elizabeth) We killed the old gobler today that we hav kept so long for you. (Eliza beth acted as amanuensis for Christianna. F.B.). Letter to Samuel Forrer, Columbus, Ohio, April 1, 1824 from his brother, 7hristian Forrer, Water's Edge, Va., per Mr. Sullivan. Dear Brother, I embrace this favorable opportunity to send you a few lines by Wm. Sullivan, who is the 2nd time a going to explore the state of Ohio; he now wishes to get a birth with you if posable I should be very happy to hear of his getting into some good business as he is little acquainted with man, and is very industrious and anxious to do something for himself. I hope you will do the best for him you can. I am truly sorry that we had not the pleasure of your company this spring particularly as I had expected to have your advice concerning our circumstances. I am truly at a loss to know ,Yhat to do, we have sold all the flour we had to spare, tho at the low rate of from $4.35 to $6.00 per barrel to the amt. of 64 bbl. and about 40 bushels of wheat. We had a fine crop of corn. We have a good stock of young cattle and hogs and plenty of prownder for them; but what is all this with our heavy load of debt of about $8000, all on interest, and daily duns without money to pay any of the demands. "\Ve have been wonderfully blest with pati'ent creditors. There has been 110 suits since that business of JI orisons has been setled tho there are many heavy threats & one "·arrant or CHRISTIAN FoRRER THE THIRD So:-, 14.5 execution to the amt. of abt. $18. which tho the sum is small it is all most impossable to raise that sum. I have rode two (2) days last week and collected $1.33-1/3 cts. Such is the scarcity of money here that the best of men are not able to pay thear small carding acts. There is know prospect of selling land for anything now, you may rest asured my dear Brother that my situation is not a pleasant one under these circum stances; tho, thro the mercy of divine providance, I have borne all the trials with a great deal of fortitude nor shall I dispair as long as health & the society of friendly parents & sisters last, tho I am spending the prime of my life doing nothing for myself it gives me pleasure to see that I am doing for those who deserve my labor. You know doubt my dear Brother dont thank me for my dry and gloomy act. of our situation. I give you this for the want of something better: The visit I had to Pennsyln. among our relations & friends has afforded me a great deal of pleasure az I found that they treated us with a great deal of respect and friendship. I had a partiality for our Lancaster friends particularly C. Brackbill & Jacob Eshlyman who were extremely friendly, the latter is very anxious to hear how you are doing for yourself. Thro me he is also anxious to hear your opinion where the best place is in the state of Ohio to lay out money in land-if you see cause you may write to him at Paradise, Lancaster Cty., Pen. or give me your opinion; the only reason why I have a partiality for those two persons is that I stayed longer with them and became better acquainted with them. The Lebanon friends, the Forrers, were very friendly & fine women and are all doing very well except Cousin Ann, who is married to Bru baker who is a good husband and an industrious man tho a bad manager, by the purchase of Uncle Dnl's (Daniel Forrer. F.B.) farm at a high rate he had falen short of a home of his own he is anxious to go to the West, wished me to let him know from you where you think would be the best place for him with his family of six children to settk and what the probable expense would be for them with a team to move to the (Ohio (?) torn here. F.B.) from Lebanon, as you have an opportunity to find out by those who have moved to that state. I ,vish you to write to me as soon as you can and give me all the information as I shall postpone writing to them until I hear from you as it respects the neigh borhood the Esq. can give you all the news next Munday a week is our election our candidates for the Assembly are Col. Bear, Jacob Rinker, Jun. (our former representative, "\Ym. Anderson) late D. Sheriff & Col. Daul Strickler Esq., of .Massanutten, one of the former & Mr. Anderson I expect will be elected from letters recd. from Brother John & Richard Fitzgerald & the Com. report I see you are again to act as ignorant I have a curiosity to know what your salary is and also Johns, give my bec't respects to Brother John & Richard Fitzgerald & tell them that 146 CHRISTIAN FORRER THE CLOCKMAKER I write to them soon. Our relations & friends are generally in good health except Sister C. who is recovering speedily, tho you have her own ac't. of her health in a letter to John received the best wishes from your Brother-in good health. C. Forrer. To Samuel Forrer. P.S. Dear Brother pleas pay, if convenient and he needs, unto Wm. Sullivan, the amt. of a small note he holds against Father, and oblige Your affectionate brother Christian Forrer. June 17, 1826, C. Forrer Jr. to his bro. Samuel Forrer at Hamilton, Butler Co. Ohio. Dated Walnut Grove, mailed at Luray, Va. the 18th. Dear Brother: We rec'd. you favor of the 21st of May only last Tuesday which gave us the pleasing news of Father's safe arrival at your home. You speak of your surprise at seeing him & leave us to imagine your feelings on the occasion. We must first imagine that we have been absent from a parent 8 years & in a strange country entirely dependent on strangers for a livelihood; that parent old & infirm when first leaving of him I dare say we can form but a faint idea of your feelings when you embrased him at your home if we are to proportion feelings according to the time of absence I will agree that we could form but a faint idea of your feelings. This morning about 8 o'clock when quite unexpectedly Father made his apearance at Waters Edge, in as good health as when he left you. I was the first who had the pleasure of seeing him come to the machine room, after our meeting he went on to the dwelling house where the alarm was by one of Sisters given to the rest of the family-realy it was a considerable alarm to lvl other and Sister R. who, the latter was just siting at the table writing a letter to Brother John when the alarm was given in the kitchine with a scream, she not knowing the cause and being weak from an attack of a bilious complaint (she is now nearly well again) turned quite pale Mother discovering her situation, dreading that something serious had occurred below, also became frightened, but they were soon releived by the sight of Father and the rest of Sisters at the gate he delivering and they receiving the kisses from the good old man, one for himself and then another was affectionately rec'd. by our good old Mother & dear sisters from one who they are happy to call daughter & sister-really you cannot imagine the pleasure it affords me & all the family to see that he has withstood the long journey and is so much pleased himself with every part of his trip, the kind treat ment by his friend Klem, on the way, the friendly reception by John CHRISTIAN FORRER THE THIRD SON 147 & his interested friendship while with him, then going to a son and daughter where he was much delighted with the attention paid to him while with you & the friendship that was shown him generally by your friends & his old acquaintances generally, are topics he delights to dwell uppon, he is much pleased with the country & the canals-it is now 11 o'clock at night I will lay down on a bag of wool & try to sleep and close in the morning. Sunday morning, a fine morning on act. of its raining, the season has been very dry here we have had 2 good rains since I wrote to Father (which letter you no doubt have rec'd. before this time) it has now been cloudy for nearly 2 days and raining light showers frequently during the time, Father & I took a walk last evening thro the corn & rye fields he was agreeably surprised and said that our corn was the best he had seen in all his travels, the rye is very good, true the wheat is very indifferent. hay we make none realy some of the best farmers on the H awksbill make no hay at al and say that they will not make more wheat than will serve them for bread and such, the waters have been, and are nmv, very low for the last two (2) month's so much so that there could be no bolting done and very little grinding by many of the mills, which circumstances makes grain more plenty in the neighborhood than it other wise would have been, tho it is extremely scarce now, with many people (? or persons) In consequence of the lmrness of the water I have only carded 1300 lbs. of wool, I have on hand to card between 2 & 3,000 at the present stage of water. I cannot card more than 4 (?) per day on an average as it respicts the sale of our land I have not heard from the man I mentioned in my letter to Father consequently, I can give no news on that head. Cousin Elizabeth Ken drick spent the night with us with he(r) 3 youngest children Sam & the twins Timothy & Catharine. You say you were much surprised to see the change in Father, you ,.vould be more surprised to see the change in the situations of Aunt Jane's Family to see her two (2) daughters who had no children when you left them now surrounded with a house full of fine healthy looking children ::\Iother and Sisters return there sincere thanks for the presents, from you & Sister Sarah from the description father has given of Sister S. she is inch and a half taller than Sister R. who is the tallest (taulest) of our sisters and is just as tall as myself "\,Ve were disapointed at not receiving any letters from you and sister as you had promised to write by Father, I hope you ,vill not let us be without hearing from you both soon the family joine me in sending our love to you and Sister Believe me to be as ever your affectionate Brother Christian, l\Ir. Samuel Forrer. 148 CHRISTIAN FORRER THE CLOCKMAKER Postcript: N.B. Our neighbors & friends are generally in good health, excuse this badly writen letter, errors, repetitions blots etc., as I am in hurry to close & send this to the office. Feb. 11, 1827 (mailed at Luray, Va.) Christian Forrer, Sr. to his son Samuel Forrer. My dear Son Samuel, I have taken up my pen to write to you, at the same time knowing my dificiency as a scholar and strainth of mind, but knowing that you are not obliged to show my letter to your friends to cause you to blush, so will go on in my awkward way, to inform you of my concerns at present your afection mother ingoyeth good health all so doth your Sisters Eliza beth, Mary, Rhebeca and Ann and your Brother Christian he is at this time atening the sawmill but your Sister Christina is rather in a bad state of health but her mind is coposed and resined to fate you know hir. I have injoyed prety good health since I have seen you excepting two spells of my old complaint I am at this time recovering of a prety survare Shock but thanks be to God I have larned to submit as I am acustomed to what is jenerly termed advers of fortune for twen years in succesion in verious shapes and find myself to be an old man and by the course of nature must make me believe that my days cant be many and am oftentimes of the opinion that my death will be a sudent one be that as it may when I take a view of the princebles of my family I have reason to believe that they are truely honerable and feel no doubt but that my three sons as men will protect their Mother and Sisters. Alltho I find myself to be old and infirm my love toward my family Rather increseth than otherwise all of those that are with me join in sending their love to you and Sarah. I have your letter of the 28th of November before me it gives me much pleasure to see your friendly intentions toward us when you had flattered yourself of having the pleasure of seeing ouer family in your state and to asist in fixing a home for the family assure you that the family had their minds elivated with pleasing prospects all apeared in a bu(s)tle I had all most forgot that I was an old man and stered about in good ernest to make arengments for moving but my Brother Samuel and his family put a stop to it wee had agreed on three men to put a value on the part of the land from the Orr banck west ward with all its improvements and when I proposed to enter into articles he refused stateing his reasons that his son Christian would not agree unless he would make him a title on it and that the apraisers might put to high a value on the property there are several men of wealth that have told me that the(y) would shortly make me CHRISTIAN FORRER THE THIRD SoN 149 an offer but it is doubtful of my making a sale as times ar exceeding dull our last wheat crops ware wery light and that wich was saived was distroyed by the weevel so that money is allmost out of the question. Now for a somthig concerning your ralesience (?) your brother Christian is a giting gray in the service. Your Cousin Samuel is like an old batcheler your Aunt Jane is in good health and living in a Snug little breek house neer hir dauter Betsey Kendriks and Ribercomb familis are well your Unkel Samel and his famili are in health his son Christian folows droving of cattle to markit his sons Daniel and Henry keep batchalers hall in our old house. Henry atends the mill and Daniel our old farm, having an old negro woman to cook for them. Your unkels hath moved to his grate breek hous it took 125 thousand breek to build it your old friend Captain Gatewood suffers much with the rheumatic pains he hath lately been confined to his bed neer two months. Mr. Benjamin Blachford told me lately that he was tierd of Vijinia wisheth to sell his works and move to your state he finds that your state is a riseing many of the inha bit en are men of interprise and those of Virjinia on sinking ground. Their sons are raised in Idelnis especily in the low lands and the(y) out number us in the house of the asembly their county being small and each county sends bvo members there is a grat deal of unisinis in our state those of the west cry out for fair play and those of the low lands are not willing to grant it. I remain your affectioned father, Christian Forrer. Dear Brother, Father having left a space blank for me to fill up, I have nothing of importance. Brother John I expect has taken a com panion before this time. I have been informed that you were not very well pleased with his choice previous to his union with Miss Mills. I hope his union ,vith her is no disgrace to our family, I have too good an opinion of his judgement to think he would chose one who was not virtuous and of a good character, if so her poverty should be no objec tion. I have sometimes feared that his union would destroy that friend ship that existed between him and yourself, God forbid it! You know that it is a nice point to interfere when the affections are placed on one whom they think worthy of themselves this is a matter you had your own chose in and as John had a long acquaintance with his chois his affections, were strongly united to hers. It was not a hasty business. Until I hear your objections, I shall blame you for blameing him. I have heard no discription of her only from himself and of course it was a farnrable one now I want to hear yours, that I may have a chance of forming a more correct one myself, of her, who is now my sister. Mother & sisters unite with myself in sending our best wishes to you & Sister Sarah. Mother says that she would be very happy to see you 150 CHRISTIA~ FORRER THE CLOCKMAKER and sister here but if that cannot be she hopes you will at least write oftener than you have done. Good bye, heaven bless you, the prayer of your Bro. C. F. Jt,for: 16, 1827, Christian Forrer, Jr. to Samuel Forrer, at Cincinnati for warded from Cincinnati Apr. 1 to Franklin, 0. Dear Brother, Your very friendly letter of 24 Jan. came to hand a week later than it should have done, I should have answered it immediately on the rect. had I not been prevented by several causes, a few days after the rect. I took a trip to F. Burg with the team and was absent 10 days the Wednesday after my return I was taken with chills and fever this weak I have been taking medicine and nursing myself I am again restored to good health except my gums are a littl enflamed yet from the effect of callomel. You in the first place ask, are we able to prevent our debts from accumulating and at the same time affor ourselves a comfortable living; we still have lived comfortable that is we have had a plenty of the necessaries of life, with one exception, that is a plenty of good wheat bread owing to the failures of the crop and the destruction of what little was made by the Vivil. We are thankfull that we had a plentiful crop of corn which is a very good substitute, indeed the poorest of our neighbors have a good piece of wheat bread to eat, as for the accu mulation of our debts they have increased the last year owing to having nothing to take to market, indeed to tell the truth I believe we shall not be able to prevent an increase for the future except we should be very fortunate in good crops and high markets the former we anticipate, the latter we have no hope for "had you not better propose a compromise with fathers creditors and give up everything except the necessary clothing and hire some person to move you" Yes I should be quite willing for such an event but our greatest creditors are not willing to receive anything but the cash They are all willing to give indulgence to any good person who would buy, but there is the misfortune there are no buyers, consequently we cannot sell. Good night, I will try to close in the morning. 17th. You think hard of Father's walking to the ridge and toiling realy if you had been here last week you would have thought otherwise, to see with what anxiety he got his horse cart and fruit trees to go to his Mountain Farm (or Hawksbill Bottoms as he calls them) there is nothing that gives him so much pleasure as a trip to the ridge and :,pending a week or ten days there improving and looking at his ten ants improvements, \Yith whom he is much pleased, I sometimes falt CHRISTIAN FORRER THE Tnrnn SoN 151 him for spending too much of his time labor & money there when it might be more advantageously laid out here but when I reflect that his mind is much more at ease and his health generally improved I willing -submit to his desire. I sometimes have to remind him of our situation here or I believe he would when there forget his circumstances his mind generally so much cleared and build Mills of all most every description. He is very anxious to build a saw mill. He has been there for the last ten days a planting his trees &c. Our good old Mother what shall I say to you about her, she has truly undertaken a laborous and troublesome business so it would a pear to those who are not engaged in it. She apear to think it no trouble. You know it has been her desire always to be of use to her fellow creatures in some way or other, and not having much to attend to at home she has chosen that place to be useful to her neighbors. She generally enjoys good health and a flow of sperits surpassed by few other women of her age and circumstances. I know of no woman who possess as great a share of fortitude as she does. She doats on her children as much as ever. She is happy in the company of those she has about her, and proud of the character and success of her absent ones. I am willing to believe there are but few children who have a greater cause to honour their parents (as) we have, I also believe there are no children less complained of by their parents than we are, or none who have given them more general satisfaction. Our dear Sisters, true they toil at the loom, washtub, restle the pots about, work with the needle &c, &c, all unite their efforts to make a living, pass genteely thro the most respectable company with credit, I do not mean the most gay, you know the kind of company they were most fond of when you left us, there conduct and apearance has always gave them such company as they are worthy of, such that are the most agreeable & interesting. I am happy to hear that you expect to be able to assist in the future willfare of our aged parents & affectionate sisters. I think if ,ve should be fortunate enough to affect an advantageous sale shortly that I shall have it in my power to act? toward moving to your country. Father has given me a note for $1000 for my service, 10 years, which shall try to secure in the sale of property, in order that I may be enabled to affect my design, as that will be all that may be left after the rest of the debts are paid. Indeed if we do not effect an advantageous sale, some of our creditors, I fear will fall short. You need not fear that I will bind myself for any of Fathers debts, not that I would be unwilling to aid him, but think with you on that subject. Sister Rebecca rec'd. a letter from Brother John last week which announced his wedding, his expec tation of moving to La(n? F.B.)caster and managing the canal at that place, he mentions in the same letter that he had not heard more than 152 CHRISTIA~ FORRER THE CLOCKMAKER once (by letter) in six months and then only a dozen of lines. I fear he has taken an unjust (?) of your views toward him (you know he pos sesses a high mind & has formed an idea that you are not pleased with Miss Mills. The family are all in usual health, Sister C's. health has improved for the last three (3) weeks. Parents, Sisters & myself unite in sending our respects to you and sister Sarah. As ever your affectionate Brother, Christ. April 1st, 1826, Watersedge, Shenandoah Co., Virginia. Mary Forrer to her Bro. Samuel. \Ye have long and anxiously been looking for a letter from you. Yours of the 28th Feb. did not come to hand before the 28th of JIarch. After reading in a letter from Brother John that you intended to break the chain that bound so many old Bachelors and maids of your own name in celibracy, we were very anxious to hear from you, that \Ye might all meet for the purpose of celebrating your wedding day, but unfortunately heard no more about until the Fun was all over sometime. Looking over the Cincinatti papper one night after the rest of the family had retired to rest I saw to my great surprise, the marage of Samuel Forrer and Miss Haward in print. I immediately called for attention and read the publication as loud as could in a short (time?) the whole family (except Brother Ch.) were seated around the fire again, some laughing some crying, some scolding you for not writing to us on the subject. But they? in a short time they all aeknowledged they ,wre much pleased, as they had no doubt of your being capable of making a good ehoice. I then took the paper & put it up at the front door that Christian, might see it as soon as he returns in morning. \Ye now give up the idea of ever seeing you again, but should you and our new sister think enough of your good old parents Brothers & Sisters to honour them with a visit it will afford pleasure not to be expressed. Father still has an idea that he will find a convenient time to go and see his Dear children (as he frequently says) but I fear it will be impos sible, I need not tell you why for you know that poverty attends us. :Mother says, insert my love for my dear son and tell him to pre sent a good share to her, whom I shall ever be pleased to call daughter, for his sake. Also to remember that there is no one perfect in this ,vorld, therefore endeavour to bear with eaeh others imperfeetions and enjoy all the happiness you can. I have so much love and so many good wishes from your friends and relations that I know (? not) where to find room for them. You will please to accept the best you can think of and divide them with Sarah. Kiss my dear Sister for me, and tell her a letter from her will be thankfully received at anytime. And ,Yhen CHRISTIA~ FORRER THE THIRD SoN 153 you see William Sullivan tell him we are all well and think he might in the course of 8 or 10 months find time to write at least one letter for the satisfaction of his friends here. I think by the time you read this far you will be tired enough to stop. I conclude and bid you good night Dear Brother and hope that you will not forget your----and affectionate Sister. Do write very soon. Mary. Mr. Samuel Forrer. My Dear Son Samuel, In your last you atempt at apologise as if you had neglected your duty toward your affectioned parents in making choice of a companion for life in maring a quaker girl. I hope and trust that you have made choice of a prudent woman you observed that you often herd me speek favorable of the Socioti among my reasons are these the(y) apose going to warr and holding of Slaves. I hope I shall see you in the month of May your affectioned father, Christian Forrer. (Appendix to Mary's letter by her father.) Columbus (Ohio) 5th mo. 6th 1827. Horton Howard to Christian Forrer, Senior and family. Esteemed Friends, The marriage of Samuel Forrer with one of our daughters has made us acquainted with the characters and dispositions of two of your sons. Their sobriety, industry and good conduct had from a previous acquain tance raised them high in my estimation, as sound moralists, and useful and honorable men; and their connexions, has endeared them and their distant aged parents, sisters and brothers to us all. John had lately married an amiable and virtuous young woman, who with her aged and honorable parents reside in this to,vn, where I have lately removed \Yith my family and am now settled. We were pleased with the prospect that Samuel and Sarah and John, and his lovely Caroline, would most probably in the course of a year or two be settled near us. \Ve had also my dear relatives, fondly hoped, (as we still do) that err long we should be favor'd with the enjoyment of your society also. John had been to see his brother, was to remove and assist him on the Jfiami line of Canals, as an Engineer. My wife had been with Sarah during her confinement, and Samuel prevail'd with her to stay with them till their removal to Franklin on the northern part of the canal. John took charge of her to conduct her home. They were detained on 154 CHRISTIAN FORRER THE CLOCKMAKER the road by high waters; he was anxious to see his wife and could have proceeded on horseback as some of the stage passengers did, but he kindly waited for my wife, and on her arrival home she expressed with much feeling the satisfaction she had with his company and kind atten tion to her, and particularly in witnessing the tenderly affectionate meet ing of him and his amiable wife, and her lovely aged parents, who were all evidently bound together by the strong cords of endear'd love. In the company of the family and some of their neighbors, the evening was pleasantly spent. In the morning he awoke and after conversing awhile in his usual cheerful frame of mind, he arose in the bed (as I understand) with the intention of dressing himself. He said to his wife "I feel faint"-She called to her parents who were in the adjoining room. She perceived his breath grow short, his head sunk down upon her breast-her father came instantly in but he only saw the last gasp-He breathed no morel!! As soon as I was informed of it, I has tened to the house. . . . But alas, the vital spark had fled . . . Every feeling heart was melted and their cheeks were bathed in tears-On the receipt of these sorrowful tidings your tender hearts have mourned Your breasts have no doubt been also bedewed with tears!! . . . His friends were numerous, and many of them were soon convened-hopes for some time were entertained that he might be again revived-great exertions were used for several hours. . . . The depth of the distress of the lovely remaining partner may in some measure be conceived but cannot be expressed. We are allowed to weep, for Jesus wept for his friend!! But, I assure you my beloved friends, I firmly believe that the Immortal part of your dear relative has gone to rest. Your pious example and parental care, has been blessed to your son. The calmness, the sweetness, and the heavenly solemnity, which attended my spirit whilst endeavoring to renew the vital spark, which was also experienced at his funeral, and which was afterwards renewed, on taking the dear children, Samuel and Caroline to see the grave before they left us, for his residence; confirms me beyond a doubt, that if we should be so wise, as seriously and religiously, through the remainder of our time, strive to do the best we can, by the light and through the assistance, which a gracious Creator and preserver will afford to us, we shall finally be favored to join with the spirit of this innocent minded young man, and with those of the righteous of all generations in magnifying and adoring him who is God over all blessed forever more. And altho, we may be ready to exclaim "Alas how tran sient is the dream of life, and every heartfelt comfort we enjoy" let us lift up our heads, and strive to realize the situation which the Apostle recommends when he says "rejoice ever man and in all things give thanks." CHRISTIAN FORRER THE THIRD SON 155 Samuel like an affectionate brother took Caroline home with him, and in a letter written a few days since he says "Caroline still grieves much, but her health is pretty good, and she upon the whole bears her loss with as much fortitude as can be expected, she has written to her parents, but you will if you please give them the assurance from me that she is doing much better than they had apprehended she would-there is now no danger of a mental aberration"-Sarah and little E. H. are as well as usual." With love from my wife and children to you and yours, I am your affectionate friend, Horton Haward. Christian Forrer Senr. & his wife & children. Luray, May 26th, 1827, Christian Forrer, Sr. to Horton Howard. Much Esteemed friend: please to receive a few lines from an ilitterate old man by the way of thanks from himself wife and children for the kind letter sent us dated, Columbus May the 6th, 1827, expressing your tender feelings you have on acount of the death of my son John, your letter in a measure assurred the purpose it was intended for a comforter to all of us: we are fully persuaded that John lived and died an honest young man the first acount we got of the death of John was seen in a paper printet in our county on the sixt of this month I with two of my daughters attended a funeral within two miles from home, where, there was buried a young mother of two infants and her husband lying on his sickbed I made my remarks that it was better to go to the house of mourning than to the house of mirth-I after wards spent the balance of the day in compini of an old man aged 85 years so that my mind was all day taken up in meditating on the uncertainty of life and certainty of death-in the evening on my way homeward I heard that the newspaper which was taken to my house containing the sad news of the deth of John I hastened home whare I entered the house of mourning for certain; my mind was in a measure prepared for a shock of this kind having spent the day as stated above-the third day afterward, I received a letter from our son Samuel confirming the death of his Brother John, of his feelings on the ocaison and that of many of John's friends. I read the letter to my family-it caused many tears to be shed-for my part I expressed my mind as Job did when he lost all his children the Lord had given and the Lord had taken away blessed be the name of the Lord, but at the same time asked for a shower of tears for to ease a fathers heart. My wife and daughters ware much distressed and still mourn-John was beloved by all much of their lamentasion at this 156 CHRISTIAN FORRER THE CLOCKMAKER time is expressed for poor Caroline and the rest of their relatience in your state-My wife and myself had considered our selves parents of four children and one grand child in your state and now being so suddenly deprived of the hopes of ever seeing our son John in this vale of truble it hath dampt our spirits much-We still have som hopes of moving to your state, but at present there are dull prospects for selling properti at eny price in our part of the country Be assured that my wife and myself feel much pleasure when finding that you and your wife act the part of kind parents toward our children in your state our son Samuel always hath exprest his highest opinion of his Mother and hath frequently informed me that he thinks there are no two women more like each other then his & Sarah's mothers and wisheth to see the two kind old Mothers in each other company-I can assure you that my spirits ware much elevated about a t,velve month ago after a fataiging jurney to your state when finding my son Samuel and your daughter I considered their unien was a happy one their nature an educaition suited each other their love was pure and they ,rnuld take delight making each other and their parents happy-My son Christian, sends a letter to Caroline-if she is not returned to Columbus, you will please forward it to her, it would be pleasing to myself and family to receive letters from you if it was convenient to yourself without giving you to much trouble-Remember my best respects to my friends, Ridgeway and Osburn the are all that I formed an aquintence with in your town (?) last summer-you will receive my aukward scra\\·l with the sincere Love of myself & my family to you and yours and Mrs. ? Mills and family-- Christian Forrer (Senior) Nov. 23, 1827-Christian Forrer (Jr.) to Samuel Forrer, Columbus. ·waters Edge, mailed 24th at Luray, Va. Dear Brother: \Ve rec'd. your very interesting letter on the 4th inst. it was truly interesting as it gave us the pleasing intelligence of your having nearly recovered your health again, at least so much so that we hope you are out of danger for the present unless you should take a relapse again-I am glad to hear that you have such good parents & sis ters to assist your Dear Sarah in nursing & comforting you; and a dear little Elizabeth to amuse you and pass away some of your lone some hours-it would give me much pleasure to see you & your little family together-W'hen you write again tell us how old little E. is, as there apears to have been a mistake in your letter when you gave an acct. of her birth. I ,vant you to give me an acct. of Sister Carolines situation and circumstances, as I feel very much interested in her well- CHRISTIAN FORRER THE THIRD SON 157 fare-\Vhen I wrote to you last I mentioned something about a note Dr. Zabuel Tutt gave to Br. John for collection-if you have rec'd any acct. of it I wish you to inform me as soon as possible-as the Dr. is a particular friend of mine and is about to move to Culpepper Cty., he is anxious to know what has been done for him, have you ever rec'd. your Rifle gun? Our family are all in good health-except Sister C. who is much as usual-Father's health has been better this fall than it has been for many years-Our relations & friends are generally in good health except old Aunt Catey who has had some severe attacks of a palpi tation of the heart which alarmed her very much-tho her case is not considered dangerous by her physician-I have done a good business at Carding this season. I have carded near 8000 lbs tho the difficulty of collecting is very considerable as money is very scarce and we have always been so indulgent-consequently there remains a great many accounts unpaid-Father has managed the farm principally himself he is now Braking hemp which appears to be a favorite employment of his-we expect to commence sau·ing next week-Ithink we shall have a plenty of sawing to do to keep the saw running constant-Our old friend Isaac Wright, sends his best respects to you, poor man had all his property sold last Wednesday (for debts) he has a large family and nothing atal for their support he designs taking the benefit of the ensoh·ent act next court-he has an idea of going to Ohio next spring with his family-he wishes to know of you what chance there will be for him to make a living for his family or in what section of country he would be most likely to get a small farm to rent & get some employ ment at carpenter business or coopering-have you heard from \Vm. Sullivan lately? if you have let us know where he is-I got a letter from . . . last ..\ugust, he ,ms then at Pittisburg but apeared to have a di;-;position to ramble----he expected to go to Harrisburg, Pen.-we haYe not heard from since that time. Sister Christiana wishes to renew your former correspondence with her-}Iother says you must write as often as po,ssable and not giYe out (sic up?) the idea of coming to see us next ;.,pring-also tell Sister Sarah to write once more at least, to let us know that she has not forgotten us. There has been several letters sent to her ,Yhich i-'11c has not ans\Yered-As you are not engaged in business and I hope you are able to write I shall expect to hear from you Yery often as I am very anxious to hear how your health improves &c. As there has been no change in our affaires I have nothing to say on that c,;ubject-When ewr anything of importance occurs I \\·ill inform you immPdiatcly. Father, }Iother & Sisters join me in sending our ,:,incere lon· to Father Hmrnrd & family, Father Jiills & family, to Si,-,ter Coraline Si,-ter Sarah & yourself, Kiss little Elizabeth for us 158 CHRISTIAN FORRER THE CLOCKMAKER all-tell sister Caroline I shall expect a letter from her soon. As ever your affectionate Brother Christian. 1828, May 22, Woodstock (Va.) at night. Same to same. Enroute to Ohio. Dear Brother:-I now have the pleasure to inform you that we have all arrived here safe and in good spirits, except Father-I hope in a few days he will become more reconciled to move, he has taken up the idea that we cannot get to Ohio. I think he will be sufficiently convinced to the contrary. Sister C. thinks she will be able to stand the fatigue of the journey very well. I have a carriage for the family to ride in; a waggon & 4 Horses to draw our goods. We expect to travel 18 or 20 miles per day. You can form some idea when we can get to Wheeling. I fear that this will not reach you in time to meet to us there-Should you not meet us there we will go on toward Columbus until we hear from you-I shall look for a letter at Wheeling from you, if we do not meet you there-you may write to me at Zanesville-You need (not?) be uneasy about our getting along comfortably-We have Isaac ·wright to drive the team-Martin Shenk is with us. Cousin Dnl Matin (Mar tin?) and myself left Luray yesterday morning came by the way of Massanutten, Cousin Christ., & Henry came on with them-Cousin Dnl will return tomorrow (Cousin C. left there today)-Henry & a Mr. Wayland will go on to Winchester with us and have Horses for 2 of the girls to ride on-you cannot imagine the feelings parting with our Friends produced on all of us-I never experienced such feelings I have paid near all of Father's debts-I now own 5 Horses, waggon, carriage & Harnesses and all the moveable property; and have $100 dollars to bear our expenses and have left $100 for collection which will become due in Nov. Thus you may have an idea what my situation is, and have to make the arangements to suit our circumstances-I shall be able to tell you many scenes when we meet you, should we be so fortunate as to meet-Give the love of all the family to Sister Sarah tell her we are all thankfull for her kind invitation-so Good night, in haste-Yours affectionately-C. Forrer, Jr. Mailed-Middletown, Va. May 23, 1828-to Samuel Forrer Esq. Dayton, Ohio. Via \Vinchester in haste-Stamped June 1, at Dayton & forwarded to Cincinnati. A1:gust 12, 1833-Cincinnati-Samuel Forrer to his Father-in-law H orton Howard at Columbus, Ohio- CHRISTIAN FORRER THE THIRD SoN 159 Dear Father:- "\Ve this morning rec'd. a letter written & directed to me by kind benevolent and sympathising friend Ebenezer Thomas communicating the melancholy intelligence of the death of our much beloved sister, and our dear little niece and nephew-The manner of communicating this heart rending (news?) was such as only the good the truly religious and genuine friend could adopt; and we had seen by the newspapers that "Two children of H. D. Little Esq.," were in the list of those who had fallen victims to the cholera and were therefore looking for a letter from you daily \vhich would give some more favorable account-Still we hoped that some mistake might have crept into the paper-hoped that the children ought to have been placed into the list of those that had recovered. The anxiously looked for, the fatal letter, has come; but instead of sustaining our hopes has confirmed our worst apprehensions; has told a tale of woe that makes the prospect gloomy indeed. Our little Elizabeth had promised herself much pleasure in the company of her dear little cousins next winter-Today she is told that she will never see them again in this world! Poor little thing she grieved and shed tears pro fusely! But they were the tears of a child that are soon dried. Not so with my dear Sarah-she looks upon Elizabeth and Edward and says such were Caroline and Horton and their poor dear Mother has looked upon them for the last time! Then Ann, her kind disinterested and affectionate sister! She too is gone Oh! its hard to lose such a sister She always loved her as one sister ought to love another; but it has been reserved for the grave, for the final separation to show how deeply seated was that love-It is now more than t,vo years since we spent a few \Yeeks with you in Columbus, and to look back upon that time as the la;:;t that she ,vas ever to see her dear Ann, Oh! it is hard for human nature to bear; yet my dear Sarah will be sustained in the recollection that :;he has yet duties to perform that belong to the daughter, the :sister, the wife and the mother: she possesses the goodness of heart and, I tru,-,t, the fortitude to sustain herself in the character of all those various relations-But I am too deeply affected myself to talk coolly of fortitude. Oh! what a scene of distress your late happy family must now present -Yourself sick, our poor dear mother worn down with fatigue and grief, our dear brother and friend Harvey sick and distressed and desolate, but above all our bereaved sister a kind affectionate, a doating mother ,-horn of so large a portion of earthly comfort, deprived in three days of her dear little children, her tender offspring, one by one until an only babe remains to smile and look gratitude on her mater-caresses. Poor John too, who shared so much of his dear departed sister's affections and kind and pleasant participation in his literary studies- 160 CHRISTIAN FORRER THE CLOCKM.~KER How will he bear the loss? He I presume is not with you. As soon as one of the family can muster fortitude enough do give us the particulars of this sad catastrophe; and if by our presence with our little ones we can be of any service to those of you who are yet sick, do call on us by return of mail and we will fly to your relief. My dear Sarah cannot forget that she has yet a sister and father and mother exposed to the distroying pestilence; nor can I ever forget the kind solictude of my friends or the excessive exertions. you all made to restore me to health when nothing but those exertions could have saved me. To such friends then we will fly if we can serve them-Then do let us hear from you again immediately. If I have room and can muster fortitude enough I will copy into this letter, our dear J.nn's la~t letter to us-It is a letter that we will all keep copies of-and to you our dear friends, we know, it will be an acceptable and dear relic. The sentiments it contains will satisfy the most anxious-the most sceptical, that our departed friend professed the true principals of religion and that no apprehensions need be entertained for the condition of her future exist ence-you are however abundantly satisfied on this point-still the· letter will be a valuable relic-Tuesday morning-all ,vell. I will now transcribe the letter I promised-it is contained in a letter of my sister Rebecca to my brother, at Middletown-The letter is not dated but is post marked Columbus July 25, 1833. The news of the cholera in Columbus and death of 1vlrs. Mills had been given by Sister R. in a preceeding page of the same sheet-(copy). "My dear friends :-Pray let us hear from you soon. You do not know how anxious the appearance of the cholera amongst us has ren dered us, about you, and indeed all our absent friends-We could not realize it in all its terrors until it was brought so near our own fire sides and even now we feel assured that we have seen but the beginning of sorrow-I have had thoughts of returning home with Rebecca but have now relinquished them-No earthly consideration would induce me now to leave Columbm,, while there are those remaining whose deaths, I feel but too sensibly would render me desolate forever-No, Xo, I cannot leave them, 'Where they die I will die and there will I be buried!' Do you think I am alarmed? Not for myself I assure you-but who has not at some time or other felt what I now feel, and which J1rs. Hemans has so finely expressed: 'Rest! who should rest? not he that holds one earthly blessing to his heart Nearer than life! if this world have ought of night of bright, or precious let not him who calls such things his own, take rest.' Rebecca was exceedingly fatigued last evening, but this morning she seems pretty well-Rest assured that she will be cared for as for a Sister while she remains with us-her company has been no ordinary CHRISTL-1.x FonRER THE THIRD SoN 161 gratification to us and we should not be willing to part with her so soon as she proposes going were it not that she will be in a place of (at present) greater security and among those who have stronger claims on her Again let me entreat you to write our family are well and desire their love-accept mine, affectionately, Ann." Brother Sister & friends. "P.S. Sarah my dear sister I shall if possible answer thy last letter soon. I have not heard from John for two or three weeks-Father and mother have gone to l\It. Vernon and expect to see him today, he was well the last account. I in common, I believe, with every body in town, those whose families have been unvisited, enjoy real heartfelt, happiness from meeting every morning with any friends in health-It does seem strange that we cannot realize or prize our blessings until they are upon the point of being snatched away from us forever-It is singular the deep blis,; of our gratitude at meeting for a moment, but our joy is well chastened by fear for in truth 'we know not what the day may bring forth.' Ann." \Vhile this letter of our dear Ann breathes the full principles of goodness it but too clearly shows that she was determined to stand by her friends to the last, wholly regardless of her personal safety and that she has fallen a martyr to the cause of benevolent devotion to the wants of her friends in distress-:\Iy dear Sarah and myself remember but too well her untiring attention and care when we were both confined to our beds at Carrolton-She would not "rest" while she thought she could render service to the afflicted, all send our love to you all, affectionately, Saml. Forrer. 19. a-4. Elizabeth Forrer, b. Sept. 23, 1797, near Luray, Ya.; d. Apr. 15, 1884, Dayton, Ohio. 20. a-5. ;.\Iary Forrer (":\!aria" when young), b. Aug. 15, 1799, near Luray, Va.; d. Feb. 12, 1878, Dayton, Ohio. 21. a-6. John Forrer, b. Feb. 7, 1802, near Luray, Ya.; d. Apr. 12, 1826, at Columbus, Ohio; m. 1826, Caroline :.\Iills of Columbus, Ohio. Shem. later, Kathaniel :\Iedberry of Columbus, Ohio. (The writer knew and liked her as "Aunt Caroline," she and her sister Vir ginia :\Iills visited us often, when I was a boy. F.B.) 22. a-7. Rebecca Forrer, b. Jan. 2, 1804, near Luray, Ya.; d. Sept. 20, 1833, at Middletown, Ohio. 162 CHRISTIAN FORRER THE CLOCKMAKER 23. a-8. Christiana Forrer, b. Jan. 14, 1806, near Luray, Va.; d. Aug. 25, 1831, at Middletown, Ohio. 24. a-9. Anna Forrer, b. Dec. 26, 1809, near Luray, Va.; d. May 1, 1902, Yazoo City, Miss.; m. Sept. 2, 1835, Isaac Gardner, b. Feb. 24, 1804, in northeastern New York, d. June 10, 1874, at his farm near Middletown, Ohio. Five children: 75. b-1. Mary Elizabeth Gardner, b. Sept. 18, 1836; d. Apr. 30, 1872. (Only saw a few times.) 76. b-2. Ella Gardner, b. Sept. 16, 1840; d. Mar. 19, 1887, at Middletown, Ohio. (We knew and liked her very much.) 77. b-3. Albert Forrer Gardner, b. Mar. 30, 1846, Middletown, Ohio; d. June 1, 1933, Yazoo City, Miss.; m. Nov. 27, 1872, Kate Clayton Shepherd of Dayton, Ohio, b. Butler Co., Ohio, d. June 15, 1925, aged 78, at Yazoo City, Miss. One child: 269. c-1. Albert Shepherd Gardner, b. Sept. 8, 1882, Yazoo City, Miss.; residence Yazoo City, Miss.; he is a Princeton graduate; m. Miss Lila Stinson of Canton, Miss. One child: 577. d-1. Albert S. Gardner, Jr., b. Apr. 1920. He was 14 at Christmas time, 1934. 78. b-4. Annette Gardner, b. Mar. 13, 1850; d. July 22, 1850. 79. b-5. Anna Gardner, b. Jan. 30, 1853; d. Jan. 23, 1855. LEASE OF HOTEL TO CHRISTIAN FORRER, JR. Mar. 29, 1830. Between John P. Reynolds of Middletown Butler Co., Ohio; and Christian Forrer of Warren . . . That parcel of land on which the Canal Hotell now stands, being 50 ft. front, on Lebanon or Mill Street & 210 feet on Broad St. in the Village of Middletown Co. & State afores'd. For 3 years-from Apr. 1st next-$300 per year-75. quarterly ec. July 1, Oct. 1, Jan. & Apr. 1. (Then to be returned in good order, natural decay excepted). It is further covenanted on part of 1st part that if the dwelling house on the premises should be providentially destroyed or rendered uninhabitable the rent shall cease on the premises being restored to 1st Party. Witness: James Cook & Thos. Melone Signed J. P. Reynolds Christian Forrer. T-.," I i l. \\ - I •I I " 1'1:1 I: 'I I CHRISTIAN FoRRER THE THIRD SoN 163 (An attached note from Albert F. Gardner says his mother was married in this hotel to Isaac Gardner, Sept. 2, 1835.) After so many obituaries, which only a shortage of time and strength kept me from rewriting or condensing, I am going to give you a few personal recollec tions, now that I am back in my own family pew. I may not be strictly chronological in my memory of incidents, being only six at the first. In 1863, due to financial loss on an Indiana contract when his partner ran off and left him to bear all loss, Samuel Forrer, my grandfather, was compelled to sell his home, and he and his family moved into our house, which was near by. My father was recruiting his regiment at Fort Hamilton, on Long Island, Mother was with him and Uncle Howard Forrer was with his regiment, so the house was not crowded. 1\1y first memory is of grandfather coming in the room one evening with a scutt ' of coal with fresh snow on it. Grandfather said it was snowing fast. There ·was severe weather and a few days later we children were taken sleigh-riding to see wLere a locomotive had broken through a bridge and rested upon the ice below. Next was my attempt to put salt on the tail of a chipping sparrow, because Grandfather said I could catch if it I succeeded. Perhaps about this time Grand father t( ik me to the shoemakers to get my first copper-toed boots, which I tried out upor everything kickable, on the way home. It was decided to build in the suburbs, and the house was occupied in July 1864, a few days after Father's death; here we had the run of a ten acre lot, beside being next door to the Peirces and their woodland, orchard, etc . .i\!Irs. Peirce was Grandfather's oldest daughter. If Grandfather was out of doors, some of us children were sure to be with him. At least once a year Grandfather took great pride and pleasure in taking his grandfather's clock apart, and giving it a good cleaning. I was nearly always a spectator, wi h the privilege of handing him this or that part as it was needed. But, I am forgetting one incident which occurred before moving to the new house; one afternoon a drunken man carrying a heavy hickory cane came to the door begging, = Iother was afraid of him and shut the door; then he in a rage started off and on the I ay smashed a hanging basket containing plants. Our lot was "L" shaped and next to the corner, the main part of the lot running with the corner lot and the "L" part ran with the back of the corner lot out to the street. The man went around the corner, and Grandfather, when told about it, ran down to the back gate and tackled him, taking his stick away from him. It was a fine stick for beating rugs. Aunt Mary Forrer Peirce kept it as long as she lived; and I hope some of the cousi1,s still have it. 164 CHRISTIA~ FORRER THE CLOCIOL\ld:::; One more incident occurred in the spring of 1868. I had been kept out of school all winter by one ailment after another and mother ,vas much worried about me. On this bright but chilly March day she warned me to keep my coat on, and I did, until the tenant on one corner of our lot let me chop down a dead cherry tree. Well, chopping is warm work, and the coat came off; fate was against me for Mother saw and called to me to put it on "or else." I took another chance, and again lost, for I soon heard "Frank put on your coat and come to the house at once." Arriving at the house, I found l\iother awaiting me with Sister's riding whip in her hand. I said, "Don't whip me with that!''; but I spoke out of turn, for she had not really intended to use it; now she had to do it, so she made one cut at my legs; before there was another blmv, I grabbed the lash. Seeing I was too strong, she let go and called Grandfather. In the meantime, I went under tlw bed; they tried to pull it from over me, but I kept up with them. Grandfather was sennty six then and the exercise a little too strenuous; so he ordered me out. I said "all right if you won't whip me"; then he said, "We are not going to whip you." Grand father never touched one of us. At this time, both he and mother were so full of laughter they hardly could contain it. A few months before the Inn at Luray burned, my Aunt ·Mary Forrer Peirce and my sister Mary Bruen, stopped at the Inn, but they had no idea that a few yards away there was a Forrer graveyard. They knew somewhere in Yirginia there must be Forrers. Years later I saw the name of Sam.uel Forrer in connection with a Steel Company at Basic City. As it happened a few years later, April 1898, I was in Virginia on business and one day found myself changing cars at Basic City, with time on my hands, but inquiry developed the fact that the Basic Company had failed and Samuel Forrer vrns not there. Some years later I stumbled upon a classmate-chum of Samuel Forrer and he told me about :\Irn,sy Creek, Cousins Sam, "Betty," and "Charlie" Harmon. So I wrote to Cousin Sam, received an urgent invitation to visit him, and in 1912 I found myself in Mossy Creek. I was already working upon my paternal line, but I was so well pleased with my Yirginia kinfolk and others I met on this and a second visit, that I deter mined to do all I could to close the breach in the family caused by the War between States. Grandfather died soon after the war and no one else in the family knew much about our Virginia cousins. The family is scattered all over the land; but it has been a great pleasure to get in touch with a great many branches of the family. The toil has been great, but I haYe been abundantly paid for it all, by the warm friendships made. The kinship feeling in Virginia is a wonderfully fine thing; it is not so strong in most of the other states according to my experience. The educational advantages in the early years were extremely limited and CHRISTIAN FORRER THE THIRD SoN 165 Christian Forrer, subject of this chapter, seems to have felt his deficiency very keenly. I have thought to throw light upon the conditions of these times by print ing copies of eleven letters, most of them written by Christian, the son, one by himself, a daughter and one by Horton Howard. I have copied these as accu rately as was possible considering the lapse of time, quality of ink, pens and penmanship. Christian Forrer seems to have been of an inventive bent of mind, optimistic, but as often happens not a good manager; his brother, Samuel, on the contrary, seems to have been a much better business man as may be seen by his ability to build so fine a dwelling at this time. My main object now is to throw as much light as I can upon the early history of our clan, and make it possible for the various families to find each other. The latter objective would have been better attained if the book could have been published before so many of my correspondents had passed away. I hope some day some one with literary ability may use this volume as a basis for a family history in which the romance of the situations may be developed. Samuel Forrer the Youngest Son CHAPTER V 5. IV. SAMUEL FORRER, youngest son of Christian and Elizabeth (Kendrick) Forrer, was born in Lancaster County, Pa., November 16, 1773; he was only ten years old when his father died, and the two older brothers and mother looked after him, and provided for his schooling and general welfare. He evidently chummed with his brother Christian, next in age to himself, for they are called "co-tenants" of the farm they purchased; but there is no information about the length of time they had lived upon the farm. Samuel is the only one of the four brothers who has any descendants born with the surname "Forrer"; and fortunately there are a good many of them. After some years the brothers divided the farm and operated the parts separately. Samuel Forrer was evidently a better business man than Christian, and became wealthy for those days. The letters, obituaries and other writings of the times furnish us our best understanding and picture of that period; and fortunately Dr. D. Atwell Forrer has a letter written by Samuel Forrer, and signed by his wife as well as himself. Dr. Forrer has kindly given me a copy of the letter and I present it here. The letter was written to their son Daniel, then living in Lancaster County, Pa., at the time of the birth of his oldest son, John Keneagy Forrer. Mundelsville Dec. 7, 1830 Dear children we received yours of the 28 Nov. on the 5th Dec. And are rejoyced at its Contents of your health And the more so on account of the Little Stranger who has our best wishes for time and Eternity as respects us we are in Tolorable good health for which we have great reason to be thankfull to the Father of all mercies I now go on to answer Henery his question Your boy on farm are I believe doing about as well as can be expected lost no time in Finishing the seeding your (Due to fold in paper illegible) Up grain general looks as well as I have ever seen it Elliott had twice made arrangement to start below with the waggon but I advised him not & am very glad he obeid me for the waters has been high & the roads so very bad whitch ,vould have maid it a very unprofitable trip They have been putting up Corn Crib hauling Fire wood & rails &o. I shall endavor to advise for the best In all cases untill you return George Briton Continues prety much in the old way I am not very well pleased with his mode of doing I think it would be well to look out for one that would answer better I have got along with him entirely on smooth turms & wish to do so but he goes on to drink SAMUEL FORRER THE YouNGEST So:N" 167 as befor you went away. As to your Cousins Your Mother says she may Come on & try how she may like Nancy. Lauck says he will take Peter for one year Terms may be agreed on when he comes as he does not know what he can do N. B. Should Nancy not like the distance is not so great she may be taken back again Your Mother & myself think the girls had better Come home if the weather & ther health will in any permit for sevral reason . . . I also think it would be well for you to return as soon as convenient flour barrals are very scarce we are badly sup plied with that article I have been endavoring to make better arrange ments for that purpose but not as yet Succeeded. Son Daniel you have sometimes said something about selling your wal nut colt I would have liked for Henery to have taken it with him as it was your requet for him to do so but he declined doing so now if it is your wish to sell I will buy it at its full worth it has grown finely and looks well all to its hind feet Still retains some marks of the ring bone I would say I will give Fifty dollars you & Henery may say enough and apply that much toward the Payment of your horse bought of Daniel (Due to age cannot read) as also make Up the ballance towards that payment J's to buy your Walnut I intend her for my own riding as I have notheing to ride else at present Your brother Jacob had bought a small present to send you for a remembrance but forgot to do so Mother says she will keep it for another opertunity I still yet flatter myself to pay you a visit for I am truely ancious to do so but Mother is timid of my leaving home by myself on account of those spells that comes on me in my sleep which always is very alarming to her I am mostly over come in that way after catching cold Dear children after giving you a scetch of our affairs there still remain one thing still yet more Necessary than all the rest for all of us to observe That is how we pass through the world of trouble I know none better than to search the scripture for in them we have Eternal life have our mids well fixed in obedience to him that loves us and so dearly bought us by sheding of his precious blood on the cross My dearly beloved children we have so much to loose or gain in this vail of tears we join in wishing to commit ourselves with you under the protection of providence is the wish of your Father & Mother Samuel & Catherine Forrer To our Children in Pennsylvania Mother wishes Elizabeth to keep this letter until little grand son can read. (This was written on margin.) Luray Va. 18¾' 8 Dec. Mr. Daniel Forrer Mount Joy Post Office Lancaster County Pennsylvania CHRISTIAN .FORRER THE CLOCKMAKER The foregoing is arranged as it appears on the original envelope or container; homemade. Luray, Va. and date written in red ink; likewise the amount 18¼. This represents a homemade envelope or folder, approximately 3,½" x 7,½". We are also fortunate in having a fine obituary of Catherine Ebersole (or Eversole) Forrer, who survived her husband many years. The large house on the Hawksbill, just south of Luray, and generally called "The Clark house," ,vas built by Samuel Forrer and occupied in 1826. A large room occupied the whole south side of the house, some 48 feet; and it was often used for religious meetings. Folding doors were Ul"ed to make two rooms of it; but recently a partition has replaced the folding doors. This house is one of the many interesting sights of Luray and its ennrons. OBITUARY DIED On Monday, July 18th, 1859, at the residence of her son, Mr. Henry Forrer, at the Shenandoah Iron \Yorks, Page County, Va., l\I R s. C A T H E R I N E F O R R E R, in her 92nd year, after a long and wasting illness. The private virtues of Mrs. Forrer deserve more than a mere notice of her decease. Born "in old colonial times (1767), when we lived under the King," she witnessed the birth of our nation and the long struggle that resulted in our independence. She was old enough to remember the passing events of those iron times, and was an ardent admirer of the old worthies of our land. Her parents lived not far from Hagerstown, in Maryland, and when Washington was on his tour to select a site for the seat of Government, he was the guest of her father; and Mrs. Forrer, then in the prime of her girlhood, treasured faithfully the image of the "Father of His Country," and delighted in after times to recount the personal traits of the great man, as he appeared at that time on his snow-white charger. She survived her husband more than an ordinary generation, and was gathered to his side on Tuesday last, in Luray, where she removed from her paternal home at the age of 20, the time of her marriage. She was for more than half a century a consistent member of the TUNKER CHURCH, having a warm hand of fellmYship at the same time for all worthy Christians of every denomination Mrs. Forrer was one of the connecting links binding the present generation to the past. Few that started on life's journey with her have e:ontinued companions to the close of her earthly pilgrimage; but have gone, one by one, long since, to the land ·where the "weary are at rest.'" Gradually the threads of life have been snapped in this case-one by one SAMUEL FORRER THE Y ouNGEST SoN 169 the senses that connected her with the outer world have been deadened; but the mind of the venerable matron retained its original vigor, drinking in the sublime truths of the Holy Scriptures as daily food, from the lips of her dutiful daughter, upon whose care she has leaned for many years and found a constant helper. Though her eyes have long been closed to the outer world, her eye of faith has only been opened the more widely to comprehend the length and breadth of the wonderful fullness of the "Gospel of The Son of God." She has long been a true and faithful follower of the meek and lowly JESUS, and in kind words, silent deeds of charity, unobtrusive piety, and unquestioning submission to all the dispensa tions of Providence, through a long life, has furnished another to the almost numberless instances of the good results that flow from a holy walk and godly conversation. But few mothers were more beloved by their children than she was by hers, for they spent in her company as much time as the cares of their extensive business would allow. She has lived beyond the allotted limit of her race, and has seen her children of the third generation growing up around her, some of them becoming prominent and all useful members of society. She felt a constant interest in them all, especially in their spiritual welfare. God grant that the seeds of heavenly wisdom sown in their hearts may find a soil prepared to bring forth an abundant harvest of good; and that the children and the children's children may long live to cherish the memory and cultivate the Christian virtues of her that's gone to "the rest that remaineth to the ransomed of the Lord." J. H. ,YILL OF CHRISTIAN' EVERSOLE In the name of God, Amen, I, Christian Ei·ersole of \Vashington County of the State of ::\Iaryland, being at this time unwell; but of sound disposing mind memory and understanding, considering the certainty of death and the uncertainty of the time thereof, and being desirous to ,:;ettle my worldly affairs and thereby be the better prepared to leave this world \Yhen it shall please God to call me hence, do therefore make, and publish this my last ""ill and Testament in manner following that i::; to say, First and principally I commit my soul into the hands of Almighty God and my body to the Earth to be decently buried at the di~cretion of my Executors hereinafter named, and after my just debts are paid and funeral charges I devise as follows: Item, I give and devise unto my dear wife, Catherine, one Bed and furniture and the yearly rent of my House and Lot in the city of Balti more for and during her natural life. 170 CHRISTIAN FORRER THE CLOCKMAKER Item, I give and devise unto my son Christian, my land in the State of Kentucky, containing four hundred acres to him his heirs and assigns forever. Item, I give and bequeath to my son, Emmanuel, fourteen hundred pounds current money of Maryland. Item, I give and bequeath to my daughter, Elizabeth Baker, the upper part of a Tract of Land containing two hundred and two acres of Land, known by the name of the Gloves, situate, lying and being in Botetourt County in the commonwealth of Virginia, to her and her Heirs forever. Item, my mind and will is that all property, both real and personal, not already devised or bequeathed, be sold by my Executors hereafter to be named, either by public or private sale as they think best; but my House and Lot in Baltimore not to be sold until after the death of my wife, Catherine; allowing my Executors hereafter named full power to convey and give legal title to the purchasers. Item, It is my Will that after the Legacies before mentioned are paid, then the sum of eight hundred and thirty-four pounds seventeen shillings and eleven pence to be paid to each of my daughters, namely, Susanna, Magdalene, Catherine and Hannah, and after that the sum of eight hundred and thirty-four pounds seventeen shillings and eleven pence to my son Christian and also the sum of eight hundred and thirty four pounds seventeen shillings and eleven pence to my son Emanuel, and after the above Legacies and bequests are paid then the residue to be equally divided between my children, to wit: Susanna, Christian, Elizabeth, Magdalene, Catherine, Emanuel and Hannah. It is also my will, that all accounts charged in my Book, respectively against them is to come out of his or her part. And lastly, I do hereby constitute and appoint my son-in-law Isaac Houser, my son Emanuel, my son-in-law Peter Middlecalf, and my son-in-law Samuel Forrer, Executors of this my last Will and Testament, revoking and annulling all my former Wills by me hereto fore made ratifying and confirming this and none other to be my last Will and Testament. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal this thirteenth day of September one thousand eight hundred and two. Christian Ebersole (Seal) (In German.) Signed, sealed, published and declared by Christian Eversole, the above mentioned testor, as and for his last Will and Testament, in the presence S.HIUF.1, Fommn ITousF., Lnnw, Vrnarnu (182fi) SAMUEL FoRRER THE YouNGEST SoN 171 of us, who at his request and in his presence have subscribed our names as witnesses thereto. Robert Smith William Ziegler Abram Ebessohl (In German.) Washington County To-Wit: On the 24th day of February, 1805, personally appeared Samuel Forrer, one of the Executors above named and relinquished all his right and title to said Executorship by virtue of his appointment. Certified by, Thomas Belt, Regr. Taken from "Wills," Liber "B," folios 79 etc., one of the record books kept in the office of Wills for Washington County. Samuel and Catherine Forrer were blest with six children, and there are many descendants, most of which will appear in the following pages of this chapter: 5. IV. SAMUEL FoRRER, born November 16, 1773, Lancaster County, Pa.; died August 8, 1836; buried Luray, Va.; married March 12, 1799, by Rev. John Her shey, Catherine Ebersole, daughter of Christian and Mary Ebersole of Washing ton County, Md. (near Hagerstown), born--, died July 18, 1859, in 92nd year, at Shenandoah Iron Works at the residence of her son Henry. Six children: 25. a-1. Christian Forrer, b. Feb. 3, 1801; d. Jan. 25, 1846; m. Mrs. Sarah (Hottel) Hupp, widow of Harrison Hupp, and daughter of Jacob, Jr., and Barbara Anne (Stover) Hottel, b. Mar. 14, 1804, Wood stock, Va., d. Oct. 10, 1852, near Woodstock, Va. Seven children: 80. b-1. Henrietta Forrer, b. 1834; d. 1906, Strasburg. 81. b-2. Judah Forrer, b. Aug. 27, 1835; d. Aug. 4, 1875; buried Luray, Va.; m. Nov. 8, 1860, Miss Frances A. Brumback, b. at old Brumback homestead 8 miles south of Luray, d. Aug. 1914, aged 76, at Mrs. \Yaltons. Two children: 270. c-1. Frank Brumback Forrer, b. Jan. 31, 1862, Luray; d. 1917; m. Aug. 16, 1888, Miss Callie Humphreys of Georgia, b. Oct. 29, 1868, d. May 10, 1928. Eight children: 578. d-1. Frances M. Forrer, b. May 23, 1889; m. Aug. 12, 1916, Virgil L. Brumback of Rileyville, Page Co., Va., Route I. 172 CHRISTIAN FORRER THE CLOCKMAKER 579. d-2. Edward W. Forrer, b. Dec. 18, 1891; 313th Infantry, World War; transferred to Base Hospital No. 69, Savanly, France. 580. d-3. Lester B. Forrer, b. Nov. 17, 1893. 581. d-4. Mabel T. Forrer, b. Apr. 19, 1895; m. May 13, 1913, Jesse B. Grove, Berryville, Clark Co., Va.; resides at Dayton, Va., 1938. Two children: 900. e-1. Elsie B. Grove, b. Aug. 25, 1916. 901. e-2. Jesse B. Grove, Jr., b. Aug. 25, 1918. 582. d-5. Lucy B. Forrer (twin to Clara B.), b. Aug. 16, 1897; m. May 25, 1915, N. Jones, 613 14th St., N. E., Washington, D. C., d. Feb. 1923. One child: 902. e-1. Elizabeth Ann Jones, b. Mar. 12, 1921. 583. d-6. Clara B. Forrer (twin to Lucy B.), b. Aug. 16, 1897; m. Sept. 22, 1917, P. S. Downey, 1318 W. Lanval St., Baltimore, Md., d. Sept. 5, 1922, aged 29. One child: 903. e-1. Neil F. Downey, b. July 9, 1918. 584. d-7. Nettie Louise Forrer, b. Aug. 26, 1899; m. Aug. 1936, Charles W. Mumford, residence 602 Linnard St., Baltimore, Md., 1937. 585. d-8. N. Virginia Forrer, b. Jan. 15, 1906. 271. c-2. Kate Forrer, b. Apr. 8, 1865, Page Co.; residence Luray; m. Dec. 15, 1886, Samuel Anderson \Valton, lawyer of \Yoodstock, Shen andoah Co., Va., d. Feb. 2, 1919, aged 61. Two children: 586. d-1. Miriam Walton, b. Sept. 15, 1887. 587. d-2. Samuel Lynnwood Walton, b. Dec. 17, 1890, at Luray; m. Oct. 19, 1929 at Reidsville, N. C., Frances Ellington Reid, b. Dec. 15, 1900, daughter of Mrs. Reuben D. Reid. One son: 904. e-1. Samuel Lynnwood Walton, Jr., b. Aug. 30, 1931. 82. b-3. Samuel Jacob Forrer, b. Mar. 13, 1837; d. May 10, 1896, at DeWitt Ark.; m. Mrs. Anne Maria Lear, b. June 12, 1837, d. July 12, 1912. One son: 272. c-1. Rev. Samuel H. Forrer, Ph.D., b. Sept. 21, 1876; m. Dec. 22, 1904, Louise Ellen Lloyd of Fostoria, Ohio. He is Pastor of "Jefferson Ave. Presb. Church," Detroit, Mich.; residence "The Pasadena." 83. b-4. Catherine Forrer, b. Apr. 25, 1838; d. Dec. 13, 1923; resided in Stras burg, Va., many years. (See Obituary.) SAMUEL FORRER THE y OUNGEST SON 173 MISS KATE FORRER Page News & Courier, Tuesday, Dec. 18, 1923, Luray, Va. DEATH OF ADMIRABLE WOMAN Miss Kate Forrer, a cultured and greatly beloved woman who was an aunt of ;\Irs. S. A. Walton, of Luray, died at her home in Strasburg last Thursday, lacking a few months of reaching her 86th milestone. She was a daughter of Christian Forrer, deceased, her father having been born at the present N. H. Clark place, south of Luray, then owned by her grandfather, Samuel Forrer. Miss Forrer had been bed-ridden for two years. She is survived by one sister, Miss Annie Forrer, who lived with her and who is now in her 78th year, and also by one niece and one nephew, Mrs. Kate ·walton, of Luray, and Rev. Samuel Forrer, D.D., an eminent Presby terian preacher of Detroit, Mich. Both Mrs. Walton and Rev. Mr. Forrer were educated by their aunts, to whom they were tenderly attached. Four of the Forrer sisters, Misses Kate, Annie, Henrietta and Sallie, located at Moorefield, W. Va., about the close of the Civil War and conducted a young ladies' boarding school there for many years. They ,vere all highly educated, and remarkable for refinement, strength of character and many lovely traits. In Moorefield they were univer sally beloved. About thirty-eight years ago they located at Strasburg ,Yhere they conducted a private school for years. Hundreds of women finished their education under these gifted teachers. It was the joy of .;\lifs Kate in her declining years to correspond with her former pupils and she treasured dearly the reminders of their love and esteem which were constantly coming to her. The Forrer sisters were active workers in the Disciples Church and were leaders in every benevolent work. On account of the indisposition of Mrs. Walton and daughter, only S. Lynn ·walton, of the Luray family could attend the funeral which was held in the Disciples church at Strasburg on Sunday, Rev. J. D. Ham aker, the aged pastor of the deceased, conducting the services and the body being interred in the cemetery near the residence of the deceased. Kauffman says, in part, of the school she and her sisters conducted: All four girls conducted a boarding school at Wardensville, West Ya., for some years, then moving to Strasburg, they conducted a young ladies boarding school for twenty years; Barbara Anne taught music; Catherine and Sarah taught English branches; Henrietta was house keeper. They occupied a very fine palatial residence at Strasburg, Va. 174 CHRISTIAN FORRER THE CLOCKMAKER 84. b-5. Sarah Forrer, b. Jan. 28, 1840, at Milford, Va.; d. l\fay (or Apr.?) 30, 1911. 85. b-6. Christian ("Chrisley") Forrer, b. Oct. 9, 1842, at Milford, Va.; d. 1862, at second Battle of Manassas (Aug. 29 and 30, 1862). He was mortally wounded, and buried there. 86. b-7. Anna Barbara Forrer, b. Feb. 13, 1845; received a shock, Nov. 29, 1934, and died 10 days later. 26. a-2. Daniel Forrer, b. May 1, 1802, Page Co., Va.; d. Jan. 2, 1868, at Mossy Creek, Va.; m. Aug. 19, 1828, Elizabeth Keneagy of Lan caster Co., Pa., b. May 3, 1805, d. Nov. 19, 1866, at Mossy Creek, Va. Her mother d. Jan. 29, 1850, aged 69 years, 6 months, 13 days. (See Obituary.) ELIZABETH (KENEAGY) FORRER Died, on the 19th of November, 1866, at Mossy Creek Iron Works, Augusta County, Virginia, Elizabeth Keneagy, consort of Daniel Forrer, aged 61 years, 6 months and 16 days. Mrs. Forrer was the only daughter of John and Mary Keneagy, of Strasburg Township, Lancaster Co., Pa., where she was born on the 3rd of May, 1805; there she spent her youth, and there, on the 19th of August, 1828, was married to Daniel Forrer, of Page County, Virginia. After marriage they lived seven years and a half in Rufie Township, Lancaster County, when they removed to the Shenandoah Iron Works, Page County, Virginia, where they lived for seven years, after which they moved to Mossy Creek Iron Works in Augusta County, where they resided at the time of Mrs. Forrer's death. The fruits of this mar riage were six children, two sons and four daughters, all of whom survive (two of the daughters married), to mourn with their father the loss of their estimable mother. Mrs. Forrer was, in many respects, a note-worthy woman, having been a pattern house wife, a model of conjugal fidelity, a helpmeet in all respects to her husband, the impersonation of industry, a skillful trainer of children, a dispenser of charity and hospitality crowning all with the walk and conversation of a christian. As the wife of a humble farmer in Pennsylvania; the mistress of the large establishment of a successful iron-master in Virginia; and the lady of the house of an extensive planter, she discharged all the duties of each station with energy, economy, skill and success, "looking well to the ways of her household, and not eating the bread of idleness." No doubt much of her husband's success is due to her management of his domestic affairs, and with sincerity he can say of her, in the words of King Lemuel, "She did him good and not evil all the days of her life." (. --1 \\I) I \( 1: (,]' :..:.\\ 1---- \\' \]1 II t-:.-1'.I SAMUEL FORRER THE YOUNGEST SON 175 But few mothers train their daughters as well as did the subject of this obituary; while provided with the best of instruction for intel lectual and ornamental improvement, each one, in regular turns, was taught to practice, with her own hands, the domestic arts upon skill and success in which so much of the happiness of all depends. In every thing pertaining to their education she took a lively interest, often joining them in their studies, and becoming adept in branches she had not learned before. All were thoroughly trained to habits of industry and thrifty economy, as well as the practice of the christian virtues and for the rich legacy of her training and example her children may rise up and call her blessed. Mrs. Forrer was a member of the Tunker or German Baptist church, and delighted in their simple faith, unostentatious worship and manners, and the practice of charity and generous hospitality which it inculcates and practices. The weary and wounded will remember her as a "Good Samaritan." Inheriting a healthy constitution, invigorated by active industry, l\irs. Forrer enjoyed unusually good health most of her life, but for thirteen months previous to her decease, she was a great and constant sufferer from inflammatory rheumatism, and with its racking pains her body was tormented until death came to her relief. Everything that affection could suggest or skill supply was done to alleviate her sufferings, but she bore them all with christian fortitude and submission, and when the time for departure came, went joyfully to dwell: "Where sickness and sorrow, pain and death, Are felt and feared no more." April 27th, 1867. A Friend. (Mr. Hotchkiss, a teacher.) i~ alley Virginian Job Office Print Staunton, Va. Seven children: 87. b-1. John Keneagy Forrer, b. Oct. 6, 1830, at Reams Station, Lancaster Co., Pa.; m. May 19, 1869, Frances Elizabeth Edge, b. 1840 at North Garden, Albemarle Co., Va. One child: 273. c-1. Dr. Daniel Atwell Forrer, M.D., b. June 3, 1872; residence Griffin, Ga.; m. Aug. 17, 1910, Bertha E. Wissler of Augusta Co., Va., b. Jan. 9, 1878. Three children: 588. d-1. Daniel Atwell Forrer, b. Aug. 9, 1911. 176 CHRISTIAN FORRER THE CLOCK.\IAKER 589. d-2. Arthur Forrer, b. June 18, 1913. 590. d-3. Samuel \Yhite Forrer, b. Jan. 9, 1917; graduate of North Georgia College, 1937. 88. b-2. Mary Catherine Forrer, b. July 2 (or 23rd), 1832; d. --; m. 1856, Oscar Garland Cosby, b. Richmond, Va. Five children: 274. c-1. Elizabeth Frances Cosby, d. unmarried. 275. c-2. Oscar Garland Cosby, d. 1916; m. Jane Anson Leavell. Four children: 591. d-1. Oscar Garland Cosby, m. Alberta Williams. Three children: 905. e-1. Grace Garland Cosby. 906. e-2. Olive Leavell Cosby. 592. d-2. Lorena Nelson Cosby, m. Emanuel Montfalcone. Two children: 907. e-1. Grace Nelson Montfalcone. 908. e-2. Leavell Montfalcone. 593. d-3. Corrie Leavell Cosby, m. Stuart S. Johnson of New Orleans, La. Four children: 909. e-1. Corrie Leavell Johnson, m. Leonard Leavell. 910. e-2. Alan Paul Johnson. 911. e-2. Garland Johnson. 912. e-4. Forrer Johnson. 594. d-4. Grace Garland Cosby, m. Robert Scott Hudgins; residence Rich mond, Va. Three children: 913. e-1. Garland Cosby Hudgins. 914. e-2. Houlder Hudgins. 915. e-3. Robert Scott Hudgins, Jr. 276. c-3. Belle Cohoke Cosby, m. Clifford Bargamin. Three children: 595. d-1. Lulla Bargamin. 596. d-2. Ora Bargamin. 597. d-3. Minnie B. Bargamin, m. James Spencer. One child: 916. f'-1. James Spencer. 277. c-4. Ora Lee Cosby, m. John Frames. SAMl:'EL FonRER THE YocNGEST SoN 177 Four children: 598. d-1. Kenneth Frames. 599. d-2. Mary Ora Frames. 600. d-3. Mabel Frames. 601. d-4. Donald Frames. 278. c-5. \Yalter Nelson Cosby, m. Lola Stokes (or Folkes). Three children: 602. d-1. Robert Cosby. 603. d-2. Gertrude Cosby. 604. d-3. Walter Cosby. 89. b-3. Salome Forrer, b. Nov. 10, 1833; d. Mar. 27, 1910; m. Aug. 18, 1858, Robert Bailey Dunlop of Augusta Co., Va., b. Jan. 3, 1835, d. Aug. 13, 1889, on Sanibel Island, Fla. (in Gulf Mirizco). Eight children: 279. c-1. Mary Elizabeth Dunlop, b. June 10, 1859; d. Aug. 30, 1898; m. Aug. 25, 1879, at Salem, Va., Rev. James Herbert Wilson, D.D., b. Apr. 12, 1856, Williamston, S. C., d. July 19, 1919. Five children: 605. d-1. Lawrence Livingston Wilson, b. Mar. 17, 1880, Salem, Va.; m. July 2, 1911, Tampa, Fla., Aszelie Gertrude Mentink, b. July 25, 1889, Madison, Va. Her parents are: John Albert Mentink, Watertown, Wis., and Minnie May Churchill, b. 1871, Attica, Ind. One child: 917. e-1. Clara Virginia Wilson, b. Sept. 29, 1927, Tampa, Fla. 606. d-2. Mary Salome Wilson, b. Feb. 12, 1882, Salem, Va.; m. Nov. 28, 1911, Orangeburg, S. C., Clarence Edward Betts, b. Oct. 20, 1881, Albemarle, N. C. Two children: 918. e-1. Mary Salome Betts, b. Mar. 3, 1913, Montgomery Ga. 919. e-2. Paul Heilig Betts, b. Jan. 3, 1915, Atlanta, Ga. 607. d-3. Hannah Barrett "\Vilson, b. Nov. 1, 1883. 608. d-4. Roberta Pauline "\Vilson, b. Apr. 12, 1885, Cameron, S. C. 609. d-5. Robert "\Yilson, b. Sept. 30, 1888, Cameron, S. C.; d. Jan. 17, 1917, Atlanta, Ga. 280. c-2. Daniel Forrer Dunlop, b. }far. 24, 1864; residence Jeffress, Va.; m. June 5, 1901, Virginia Buckner Semple, daughter of Dr. James Semple of Henry Co., Va. Four children: 610. d-1. Daniel Forrer Dunlop, II, b. }fay 9, 1902; d. Dec. 24, 1919. 178 CHRISTIAN FORRER THE CLOCKMAKER 611. d-2. Helen Forrer Dunlop, b. June 11, 1904. 612. d-3. Mildred Dunlop, b. Nov. 9, l'J06; d. Aug. 7, 1907. 613. d-4. Anne Semple Dunlop, b. Apr. 17, 1908; d. Mar. 21, 1918. 281. c-3. William Dunlop, b. Mar. 4, 1866; d. Oct. 22 (?), 1868. 282. c-4. Regina Virginia Dunlop, b. Nov. 24, 1867; d. Apr. 7, 1868. 283. c-5. Robert Bailey Dunlop, b. Nov. 29, 1869; d. Feb. 27, 1871. 284. c-6. Roberta Bailey Dunlop, m. (1) Geo. Pierce Freeman, b. Feb. 14, 1859, at Colquit Co., Ga., d. Apr. 22, 1913, at Barton, Fla.; m. (2) Geo. Drawbaugher Ramp, b. Feb. 16, 1859, Carlisle, Pa., d. Mar. 24, 1932, at Tampa, Fla. 285. c-7. Claire Salome Dunlop, b. Aug. 16, 1874; m. July 28, 1903, Alfred Miller Funk, son of Harrison Funk and Margaret Miller, b. Nov. 12, 1876, d. Dec. 24, 1912, at Galveston, Tex. One child: 614. d-1. Alfred Mercle Funk, II, b. May 6, 1904, Baldwin, L. I., N. Y.; m. Aug. 15, 1925, Edna Virginia (Rantenberg) Funk, b. Aug. 17, 1904. Her parents, Chas. Rantenberg and Gesina DeGrave. One child: 920. e-1. Alfred Mercle Funk, III, b. May 25, 1926; d. Dec. 8, 1934. 286. c-8. Dr. Charles Harmon Dunlop, b. Jan. 23, 1876; m. Aug. 16, 1911, Lela Lanier Hawkins, b. Dec. 23, 1877. Her parents, Chas. Nelson Hawkins, b. Mar. 10, 1845, d. June 30, 1908, and Anna T. Wint, b. July 21, 1851, d. Dec. 21, 1930, were m. Sept. 28, 1876. 90. b-4. Regina Forrer, b. Apr. 5, 1835; m. Edge Allen Tomkies. One child: 287. c-1. Mary Douglas Tomkies, d. in infancy. 91. b-5. Samuel Forrer, b. July 9, 1838; d. Mar. 1, 1916; lived in Mossy Creek, Va.; m. (1) Sarah Elizabeth Deyerle of Roanoke, Va., b. Nov. 21, 184~ d. Jan. 23, 1884. OBITUARY, SAMUEL FORRER The Daily News-Record, Thursday, Mar. 2, 1916 SAMUEL FORRER, PROMINENT FARMER AND BUSINESS MAN IS DEAD AT Mossy CREEK Director of Rockingham National Bank and Well Known in Augusta and Rockingham Samuel Forrer, one of the most extensive farmers and business men of Augusta County, and a director of the Rockingham National Bank, Harrisonburg, died last night at his home near Mossy Creek. He had ,....:..\11 !.I [111:l,I.I: 1\1)>(1\- (.J!',1(1.J-> Jl\\11:L \'\!J,111-fl'l! l)f-:)LHU: J.'clJUtlH <'j \j,,ss\ ( 1.1:1 :,. \ 111',j\j \ SAMUEL FoRRER THE YoeNGEST SoN 179 been in failing health for several years and for the last week or two his condition had been critical. Mr. Forrer was born near Mossy Creek seventy-seven years ago, and had been a prominent figure in that community since his youth. His father, the late Daniel Forrer, was the owner of Elizabeth Furnace, which supplied the Confederacy with much material during the War between the States. Mr. Forrer was twice married. His first wife was Miss Deyerle; his second wife, who died two years ago, was the widow of Dry Trevy of Mossy Creek. Mr. Forrer had extensive banking interests in Staunton and Har risonburg, and was one of the original members of the board of directors of the Rockingham National. He was widely known in both Augusta and Rockingham, and highly respected for his sterling integrity. For many years he had been an elder in the Mossy Creek Presby terian Church, and for a long time was superintendent of the Sunday School. Surviving him are two sons, Judge Charles D. Forrer of Parkers burg, \\'. Va., and Joseph Forrer of Mossy Creek; and a sister, Mrs. Bettie Harmon, who made her home with her brother. Henry Forrer of near Harrisonburg, is a first cousin, and Dr. D. Atwell Forrer, a nephew. Arrangements for the funeral had not been made last night. RESOLUTIONS OF RESPECT }fews-Record, :Mar. 8, 1916, Harrisonburg, Va. Whereas it has pleased our Heavenly Father to remove from our midst to his Heawnly Home, Samuel Forrer, our beloved superinten dent, and co-worker in :\lossy Creek Sunday School, be it resolved: 1. That we deplore the great lo:,:s of our superintendent and co-worker in the Sunday School and record our high appreciation of his greu t zeal and faithfulness in this work. 2. That we give praise to our Father for the gift of his life and example to us in our Christian work. 3. That we express our sympathy to 11is family and send them a copy of these resolutions, and these resolutions be spread on the minutes of our Sunday School and published in our county papers. MRS. JOHN ROBSON, E.G. \VALTERS, 0. B. K\R:.\IAN, Committee. 180 CHRISTIAN FORRER THE CLOCKMAKER Three children: 288. c-1. Judge Charles Daniel Forrer, b. Nov. 11, 1869, Mossy Creek, Va.; residence Parkersburg, W. Va.; member of Moss, Marshall and Forrer; m. Dec. 29, 1904, at Parkersburg, W. Va., Margaret Moss Wetherell, b. July 27, 1881, Parkersburg, W. Va. Two children: 617. d-1. Margaret Moss Forrer, b. Oct. 13, 1909, Parkersburg, W. Va.; d. Dec. 7, 1934; m. June 17, 1933, Robert Griffin De La Mater. One son: 920a. e-1. William Dean De La Mater, b. Dec. 7, 1934; living. 618. d-2. Charles Daniel Forrer, Jr., b. Dec. 13, 1919. 289. c-2. Samuel Forrer, b. June 26, 1873; d. Aug. 21, 1874. 290. c-3. Joseph Deyerle Forrer, b. Dec. 22, 1874; m. Jan. 19, 1918, Hildegarde Herring at "Heronford," Bridgewater, b. Nov. 1899. Her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Griffing Herring. One son: 619. d-1. Samuel Thomas Forrer, b. Sept. 5, 1920, Mossy Creek, Va. THE MERRIMAC AND MONITOR August 6, 1936, the writer was favored by a call from Capt. Joseph Deyerle Forrer, formerly of Mossy Creek, Va. In the course of our conversation we spoke of the Iron blast furnaces at Mossy Creek and the "Elizabeth" furnace at Buffalo Gap, Va. He said the former furnace made cannon balls during the War between the States, he also gave this interesting fact in regard to the "Elizabeth" fur nace, saying that the last load of iron from it as the War began, was floated down to Harper's Ferry, and the owners, his Grandfather and Granduncle, Daniel and Henry Forrer, were very anxious to get the load of iron back before the Federal troops captured it. So Samuel Forrer, Capt. Joseph's father, then a young man, was sent to see what he could do. Upon arrival at Harper's Ferry, Samuel found Federal troops just across the river. There was a railroad on his side of the river thirty miles to Winchester, so he went there and after much importuning and expenditure of the very little money he had, they agreed to try to load the iron on cars and haul it to Winchester, and this they did. From Winchester it was hauled by team to Richmond, and eventually it was made into plates for the "Merrimac's" armor. In June 1937, at Luray, Va., I met Judge and Mrs. Charles D. Forrer, bro ther of Capt. Joseph, and I mentioned to them, what the Captain had told me; when Mrs. Forrer said, "And that is not all," and went on to say that at least some of the iron for the "Monitor" was furnished by the De La Mater Iron Works of New York; and these works were owned by collateral relatives of the fan:ily SAMUEL FORRER THE y OUNGEST SON 181 of her son-in-law, Mr. Robert Griffin De La Mater. Rather a curious coincidence, to occur in one family. 91. b-5. Samuel Forrer m. (2) Jan. 12, 1893, Mrs. Mary Virginia (Dudley) Trevy, b. Apr. 14, 1841, d. June 22, 1913, at Mossy Creek, Va. OBITUARY, MRS. SAMUEL FORRER News-Record, June 23, 1913, Harrisonburg, Va. MRS. SAMUEL FORRER DEAD Was Wife of Widely Known Business Man Mrs. Virginia Forrer, wife of Samuel Forrer, a prominent citizen of Mossy Creek, Augusta County, and a director of the Rockingham National Bank, Harrisonburg, died unexpectedly yesterday morning at her home near that place. Mrs. Forrer had been ill for three weeks, suffering from asthma. Heart trouble and other complications developed, but her condition was not regarded as precarious until early yesterday morning. The funeral will be held this afternoon at 2 o'clock from Mossy Creek Presbyterian Church. Services will be conducted by the pastor, Rev. J.B. Massie. Mrs. Forrer's maiden name was Virginia Dudley, a daughter of the late Richard Dudley. She was married twice, her first husband having been the late Dr. J. M. Trevy, at one time a well known physi cian of Augusta County. Twenty years ago she married Mr. Forrer, by whom she is survived, together with two brothers, Robert H. Dudley of The Glade, and Ernest Dudley of near Mossy Creek, and one sister, :Mrs. Margaret Lecky of Mossy Creek. There are two stepsons, Charles D. Forrer an attorney of Parkersburg, W. Va.; and Joseph Forrer of Michigan. Mrs. Forrer was 73 years of age. She had been a member of the Presbyterian Church at Mossy Creek since her girlhood and was a \VO man of high character, respected and esteemed by a large circle of acquaintances. Her husband, who is well known in business and financial circles in both Rockingham and Augusta Counties, is a first cousin of Henry Forrer, \Yho resides west of Harrisonburg. 92. b-6. Elizabeth Keneagy Forrer, b. Sept. 11, 1839; d. Feb. 3, 1921; m. Oct. 21, 1873, Charles Pascoe Harmon, b. Aug. 24, 1829, d. Dec. 1, 1875. He was an attorney of Washington, D. C. 182 CHRISTIAN FORRER THE CLOCKlfAKER One daughter: 291. c-1. Elizabeth Charles Harmon, b. Jan. 9, 1876; residence Northport, L. I., N. Y. She does Special ,Yelfare ,vork for Soldiers. 93. b-7. Sarah Jane Forrer, b. Jan. 10, 1841; d. Aug. 14, 1841. 27. a-3. Henry Forrer, b. June 4, 1804; d. Sept. 23, 1891, at Oak Park, Madi son Co., Va.; m. Oct. 6, 1874, :\!rs. Hester S. (Johnston) Moore, daughter of Zackariah Johnston, b. June 20, 1830, Augusta Co., Va., d. Jan. 15, 1920, near Stuarts Draft, Va.; no issue. Shem. (1) Sept. 27, 1847, Shepperd S. Moore of Albemarle Co., Va., "he just 23 years old then"; he d. July 17, 1871; no issue. OBITUARY, HENRY FORRER "The following is a copy of a Newspaper clipping found among some old papers." DEATH OF MR. HENRY FORRER Mr. Henry Forrer died on ,-red., Sept. 23rd, 1891, at Oak Park, Madison Co., Va., in the 88th year of his age. He ,Yas a son of Samuel Forrer, and was raised in this county, on the farm now known as the Henkel farm, about a mile south of town. About 1836 he and his brother Daniel Forrer, built and operated the first furnace at Shenandoah City, and aftenrnrds built and operated two other furnaces, one in the Massanutton, near Newport, and the other, Buffalo furnace, in Augusta County. He was the uncle of the Chapman brothers of this county. 28. a-4. Hannah Forrer, b. Feb. 22, 1806; d. Nov. 12, 1896, Stuarts Draft, Va.; unmarried. 29. a-5. Jacob Forrer, b. Nov. 4, 1808; d. Aug. 11, 1896, Stuarts Draft, Va.; m. Sept. 3, 1840, Susan Whitmore, b. June 19, 1817, d. May 2, 1880. Eleven children: 94. b-1. Elizabeth Hannah Forrer, b. Aug. 5, 1841; d. Sept. 5, 1925, at Her ington, Kan.; m. Mar. 19, 1867, at Stuarts Draft, Va., Joseph Lem uel Liggett, b. June 7, 1838, Hardy Co., W. Ya., d. June 26, 1920, Herington, Kan. OBITUARY, ELIZABETH HANNAH (FORRER) LIGGETT Elizabeth Hanna Forrer was born August 5, 1841 in Augusta county, Virginia, and died at her home in Herington, Kansas, September 5, 1926, at the age of 85 years and one month. Although she had bee1: >\\11 1.1. I "1:1<11t J!,,1 ,1- \!""" t ·Hu:1,. \·1w;1,11 \!,,'-\ ( ltlTh \fil.L SAMUEL FORRER THE Y ouNGEST SoN 183 failing in health for some years the end came rather unexpectedly and suddenly. As a girl she lived in the beautiful valley of the Shenandoah, and grew up in a true southern atmosphere, hemned in as her home was by the beautiful Blue Ridge mountains, rich in memories dear to the hearts of all Southerners. Her home was in the pathway of the armies of the Blue and the Gray as they made their marches of destruction and defense up and down the beautiful valley. She dearly loved to tell of those eventful times and of the famous men, both of the north and the south, who made the hospitable Southern home of her father their stopping place. Our own John Brown, traveling in the guise of a wandering minister and medicine seller, and preaching his doctrine of abolition, once stopped for several days with them. In .:\larch of the year 1867 she married Joseph Lemuel Liggett, also of an old Southern family, and to this union four sons and three daughters \Yere born: Jacob Liggett, who died in 1903; Hanna Belle Dyche of Valley Junction, Iowa; W. H. Liggett of Herington; Mrs. Susie Kirk of Ellsworth, Kansas; Joseph L. Liggett of Los Anin,as, Colo.; :Ylrs. Katherine Alward of Herington and Charles H. Lig:;ett of Herington. Besides the above named living children, she is survived by three sisters and three brothers, Mary, Susie, Katherine, and Henry and John Forrer who still maintain the family estates in Virginia, and Sar.me! Forrer of Herington, Kansas, thirteen grandchildren and two great grandchildren. She came with her husband and family to Kansas in 1884 and settled on a farm near Navarre. A little later they moved to the farm four miles northeast of Herington where they lived until they moved to Herington, over thirty years ago. The home established then was broken by the death of the husband and father June 26, 1920; always active for her years she had maintained her mvn home for herself and her brother up until the day of her departure. She ,-r:1s a member of the Dunkard church and held her member ship at McPherson, Kansas. \Yhile in Herington she has attended ser vices at the :\Iethodist church, but always had a very ,Yarm feeling for all christian people, no matter their creed. The funeral was held at the First :\I. E. church, Tuesday afternoon; interment by the side of her husband in Sunset Hill cemetery. A crowded church and wealth of flowers testified the loving esteem of all. These who came from a distance for the funeral beside the immedi ate family \Yere, Albert Dyche of Valley Junction, Iowa, a grandRon, and John Ligg,·tt and family, a nephew from Topeka. In connection ,Yith the passing of this splendid wife and mother, 184 CHRISTIAN FORRER THE CLOCKMAKER we wish to pay tribute to her lovable qualities, her kindly, sympathetic and sane views on life; a helpful friend and neighbor, beloved by all who really knew her and the foster mother in kindly attentions to every child that was privileged to meet her, especially at her hospitable home that always maintained the atmosphere of the best Virginia traditions. (From Mary Forrer.) Seven children: 292. c-1. Jacob Forrer Liggett, b. Dec. 25, 1867; d. Aug. 13, 1903, railway accident. (See Obituary and poem.) A LOVED ONE GONE DIED-At the post of duty as Locomotive Fireman, near McFar land, Kansas, on the 13th day of August, 1903, J. F. Liggett, aged 35 years, 7 months and 18 days. IN MEMORIAM JACOB F. LIGGETT was born December 25th, 1867, at Stuart's Draft, Augusta County, Virginia. He was the oldest son of Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Liggett of our town, and when only fifteen years of age he came with his parents to this county and has lived here ever since. The writer of this article remembers him well from a boy of fifteen when they came to their farm in Ridge township in this county, and having known him personally ever since, we are able to say, and truthfully too, that a young man of more sterling qualities never came to our town. Always modest and unassuming, he was a model for truth and veracity, and his love and respect for father, mother, sisters and brothers knew no bounds. Nor was he wanting in any respect for that manhood in which everybody admires. In the family, in his lodge, while at work or at play, he was always the same. Loyal to his employer, kind to his associates, and loving to his family, few equalled and none excelled him in true moral worth, such as anybody and everybody admires. That such a one should be stricken down in early manhood, and in such a manner, is strange to us who know so little of the Divine plan; but all we can say or do can not bring our friend and brother back to us. The funeral services were held in the M. E. Church Saturday, August 15th, Rev. Hitchcock preaching a very impressive discourse, after which a large concourse of friends and members of the Firemen and the Workmen Lodges to which he belonged, followed the remains to their last sad resting place in the Herington cemetery grounds. The floral tributes from his brethren and friends were fine, and all those who attended the last sad rites, felt a personal loss in the death of their companion and friend. .L.I :1'•'>1'] H:•Dl}lllj >i" >\ J' SAMuEL FORRER THE Y OlcNGEST SoN 185 He was _ member of McAllister Lodge No. 374, Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen, and Herington Lodge No. 228 A. 0. U. W., Herington, Kansas. THE WRECK OF NO. 3 (Lines written by Rev. W. S. Crouch of Alma, Kansas, on the wreck of Passenger train No. 3, on the Rock Island road on the night of August 13th, 1903, near Alma, in which Fireman Jacob F. Liggett of Herington, Kansas, lost his life.) The stars were quenched in inky depths Of black tempestuous night; 'Neath thunder's roar the earth blazes forth In sheets of blinding light. Far up the creek, that awful cloud By thunder rent in twain, Poured on the sore affrighted earth A foaming sea of rain. The streams were full, the banks o'erflowed, Yet down the waters came; It seemed as if Noah's ancient flood Had swept the earth again. Across the creek, the fore-doomed bridge Withstood the awful strain; As stood the rock on storm swept shore Against the roaring main. From out the blackness, o'er the track Streams forth a flashing light; Oh Heaven! the west bound "No. 3" Comes thundering into sight. Along the sinking track it rolled, Its passengers asleep; Thro' sheets of blinding rain it fiie;:; Into the yawning creek. No friendly hand, no outstretched arm Is interposed to save, Thro' trembling bridge in foaming deep A Hero found his grave. 186 CHRISTIAN FORRER THE CLOCKMAKER Brave engineer, who at the last When plunging into death; The lever seized, the brake applied, And with a final breath, The fireman called, from peril's post, To leap to save his life. Too late, the silence of a watery grave Succeeds the midnight strife. All honor to the noble souls, The unknown heroes brave, Who every day defy stern death, Their fellow men to save. 293. c-2. Hannah Bell Liggett, b. Mar. 3, 1870; residence, 1913, Dennison, Tex.; m. 0. W. Dyche, hotel man. One son: 620. d-1. Albert Fresco Dyche, b. Nov. 2, 1895, Herington, Kan.; soldier in Philippines, Nov. 1913. 294. c-3. William Henry Liggett, b. Sept. 4, 1873; stockman; residence Min neapolis, Kan.; m. Minnie Baker. One son: 621. d-1. Harry Glen Liggett, b. Jan. 2, 1901, Herington, Kan. 295. c-4. Joseph Lemuel Liggett, Jr., b. Mar. 10, 1875; stockman; residence Herington, Kan. 296. c-5. Mary Susan Liggett, b. Jan. 9, 1878; m. at Abilene, Kan., L. S. Kirk, cashier, Bank of Ells,vorth, Kan. Three children: 622. d-1. Lawrence Burdette Kirk, b. Feb. 12, 1903, Herington, Kan. 623. d-2. Earl Dane Kirk, b. Sept. 6, 1906, Herington, Kan. 624. d-3. George Lemuel Kirk, b. Nov. 1, 1913. 297. c-6. Catharine Elizabeth Liggett, b. Nov. 2, 1879; m. B. W. Alward, grocer, Kansas City, Mo. Two children: 625. d-1. \Villiam Harold Alward, b. Mar. 25, 1906, Herington, Kan. 626. d-2. Jacob Hershel Alward, b. Oct. 4, 1910, at Herington, Kan. 298. c-7. Charles Harmon Liggett, b. Mar. 6, 1885; m. Miss Rose Barton of Belleville, Kan. SAMUEL FORRER THE YOUNGEST SON 187 95. b-2. "\Yilliam Forrer, b. Mar. 31, 1844; d. Sept. 13, 1911, Long Beach, Calif.; unmarried. 96. b-3. Henry Forrer, b. Dec. 23, 1845; d. Feb. 1, 1937, at Harrisonburg, Va.; m. May 21, 1874, Maria Showalter of Rockingham Co., Va., b. Apr. 8, 1846, d. Feb. 17, 1927. MRS. HENRY FORRER DIES IN 81ST YEAR Beloved West Rockingham Woman Had Remarkable Memory Funeral Services Saturday February 1928 Mrs. Maria A. Forrer, wife of Henry Forrer and one of West Rockingham's most widely-known and beloved residents, died at ten o'clock last night at her home two miles west of Harrisonburg. Mrs. Forrer was in her 81st year. Death was due to infirmities of age. She had been in feeble health for the past six months and her condition grew worse last Monday. Mrs. Forrer was a woman who possessed a remarkable memory. She was frequently called upon to assist those who attempted to trace back their family tree, or others who sought information about residents of a generation or two ago. As wide as was her acquaintance, :Mrs. Forrer always was able to give a complete history of every family. NURSED CONFEDERATES During the "\Var between the States, Mrs. Forrer volunteered to nurse the wounded soldiers and served many days as a nurse in the improvised hospital in the old Compton home on West Market Street. In the Cook's Creek Presbyterian congregation, Mrs. Forrer probably took a deeper interest than any other member. To help her church ,vas always her first thought and she never failed to take the leading part in any move for its aid. She likewise was a constant worker for the betterment of the community. Mrs. Forrer was a daughter of the late David and Maria Eversole Showalter and was born near Mt. Solon in Augusta County. She moved to the old Eversole homestead in her youth and lived there the remainder of her long life. On May 21, 1874, she was united in marriage with Henry Forrer and the couple celebrated their Golden wedding anm versary in 1924. LEAVES THREE CHILDREN Besides her husband, Mrs. Forrer leaves three children-Miss Sue Forrer, at home; D. Henry Forrer of Harrisonburg, and John J. Forrer of Richmond; a niece, :i\Irs. Hmrnrd Whitmore of Harrison- 188 CHRISTIAN FORRER THE CLOCKMAKER burg, who was reared in the Forrer home as an adopted child; a son-in law, Hinton Rolston; eight grandchildren and a number of nieces in the West, including Mrs. Annie Kenny of Chicago. A daughter, Mrs. Hinton Rolston, died 16 years ago. Funeral services will be held at Cook's Creek at two o'clock Satur day afternoon. The procession will leave the Forrer home at 1 :30 o'clock. Her pastor, the Rev. S. B. Hanna, and Dr. B. F. Wilson, and Dr. J. S. Garrison, will officiate. Four children: 299. c-1. Catharine Eversole Forrer, b. Feb. 17, 1875; d. July 25, 1910; m. Oct. 20, 1896, D. Hinton Rolston, living at Mt. Clinton, Va., 1928. Seven children: 627. d-1. Henry Forrer Rolston (twin to Charles Hopkins), b. Sept. 18, 1897. In the Infantry. 628. d-2. Charles Hopkins Rolston (twin to Henry Forrer), b. Sept. 18, 1897; d. Oct. 1918. He was a member of the Coast Artillery, on troop ship "Otrano," when it sunk in collision off the Scottish coast. TEN YEARS IN UNKNOWN GRAVE IDENTIFY BODY Harrisonburg, March 24, 1928 The body of Charles H. Rolston, one of Rockingham's immortal World War dead, who "tasted death in youth that liberty may grow old," no longer lies in an unknown grave in far-off British isles. His father, D. Hinton Rolston of Mount Clinton, was advised yes terday by the War department at Washington, that his son's body had been identified and now lies buried in a known grave in Brook wood, Surrey, England, and that "the grave will be reverently cared for as long as this government endures." Identification, Mr. Rolston stated yesterday, was made possible by his son's teeth. Dr. Walter Lineweaver, who did the dental work for Charles Rolston, prepared a chart of the young man's teeth, showing the character of the teeth and which ones had been filled and how filled. DROWNED OFF SCOTTISH COAST Charles H. Rolston a member of a Coast Artillery replacement unit, was drowned in October 1918, when his troop ship, the Otrano, was sunk along the Scottish coast after a collision with another ship in a storm. Three hundred and fifty American doughboys went down with the Otrano. SAMUEL FORRER THE YOUNGEST SoN 189 A number of bodies were washed ashore, but few of them had identification tags. These bodies were buried on the Scottish coast and when they were disinterred to be removed to Brookwood cemetery, the body of Charles H. Rolston was identified by the teeth chart fur nished by Dr. Lineweaver. 629. d-3. James Howard Rolston. 630. d-4. David Robert Rolston, b. Aug. 7, 1902. 631. d-5. Russell Eversole Rolston, b. Aug. 18, 1904; d. Aug. 25, 1905. 632. d-6. Evalyne Maria Rolston, b. Aug. 8, 1906. 633. d-7. Susan Anderson Rolston, b. July 6, 1910. 300. c-2. Elizabeth Susan Forrer, b. Feb. 11, 1880. 301. c-3. David Henry Forrer, b. Nov. 20, 1883; while cranking a car Jan. 1917, he slipped and broke bones of right leg; m. Sept. 3, 1908, at Cook's Creek Church, near Harrisonburg, Va., Miss Annie Mar garet Lineweaver; no issue (1913). 302. c-4. John Jacob Forrer, b. Feb. 15, 1886; residence Richmond, Va.; m. Aug. 18, 1914, Miss Florence Firebaugh of New Hope, Va., who was born in Rockingham Co., Va., on the old Eversole farm of John and Mariah Eversole; her mother was Miss Annie Herns berger of Elkton, Va., before her marriage. Two children: 634. d-1. John Jacob Forrer, Jr., b. Mar. 25, 1916. 635. d-2. vYilliam Henry Forrer, b. May 27, 1917. 97. b-4. Samuel Forrer, b. Sept. 1, 1847, Stuarts Draft, Va.; d. Jan. 1937; m. Nov. 26, 1874, at Millersport, Ohio, Mariah Eversole, b. Apr. 16, 1839, Millersport, Ohio, d. Dec. 26, 1911, Herington, Kan. Samuel Forrer lived in Herington and Willington, Kan. Two children: 303. c-1. Orilla Forrer, b. Dec. 1, 1876, at Columbus Grove, Ohio; m. Apr. 24, 1907, at Stuarts Draft, Va., J. W. Hodge. Residence Colorado, near Denver in 1923; moved from Ohio about 1893. One child: 635a. d-1. One child, d. in infancy. 304. c-2. Henry Forrer, b. Jan. 25, 1879, at Columbus Grove, Ohio; residence Kansas City, Mo.; m. Feb. 14, 1905, at Herington, Kan., :Miss :i.\'Iinnie Stewart. T,rn children: 636. d-1. Julian Forrer, b. Feb. 10, 1907, Herington, Kan. 637. d-2. Indus Elizabeth Forrer, b. Aug. 30, 1909, Herington, Kan. 190 CHRISTIAN FORRER THE CLOCKMAKER 98. b-5. John Forrer, b. June 26, 1849; d. Feb. 2, 1937, at brother's funeral; m. Mar. 26, 1902, near Columbus Grove, Putnam Co., Ohio, at her home, Mrs. Nellie (Kenny) Sackett. Eight children: 305. c-1. Mary Katherine Forrer, b. June 27, 1903, at Stuarts Draft, Va.; m. Sept. 3, 1929, Frederick Henry Ritchie; residence Churchville, Va. One child: 638. d-1. Bettie Ann Ritchie. 306. c-2. John Kenny Forrer, b. June 9, 1905; m. Jan. 9, 1937, Grace _}layer Ziegler. One child: 639. d-1. Elva Jean Forrer, b. Mar. 22, 1938. 307. c-3. Charles \Yhitmore Forrer, b. July 14, 1906; went to Blacksburg (1928) as student. 308. c-4. Virginia Olive Forrer, b. Mar. 22, 1908; Registered Nurse since 1928. 309. c-5. Susan Regina Forrer, b. Feb. 10, 1910; to college 1928. 310. c-6. Nellia Belle Forrer, b. Nov. 12, 1912; graduated High School 1930. 311. c-7. William Henry Forrer, b. June 9, 1915, Stuarts Draft, Va. 312. c-8. Samuel Henry Forrer, b. Nov. 12, 1916, Stuarts Draft, Va. 99. b-6. Susan Forrer, b. Feb. 3, 1851; d. 1934; residence Stuarts Draft, Va. 100. b-7. Daniel Forrer, b. Nov. 28, 1852; d. Nov. 16, 187i. 101. b-8. Catherine Forrer, b. July 5, 1854; d. Dec. 21, 1930. (See Obituary.) MARY AND KITTY FORRER Virginia Paper, Aug. 27, 1932 IN MEMORY OF CATHERINE AND MARY FORRER At the dawn of human existence beauty of environment and tragedy of life entered. Through the ages these have mingled to make human experience. To the Christ Child came "gold and frankincense and myrrh" showered from hands of wisdom. To the ripened Son of God came "vir;,egar" and agony and death. History repeats itself. The Forrer family has become famous for material success, for strength and beauty of character, and for the personification of "good cheer" and Job-like patience. From a gracious request this brief story is brought forth. There are data enough now, if properly clad in Anglo-Saxon, to make a most interesting and wholesome volume for the general reader. Still, this must be an epitome of the true demand. Some salient facts have gone to press SAMUEL FoRRER THE Y ouNGEST SoN 191 but no discussion has been attempted. The purpose remains, however, to get out an extended discussion at least in typewritten form. This feeble but condensed presentation must answer just now. Catherine Forrer was born July 5, 1854; she died Dec. 22, 1930. :Mary Forrer was born Jan. 15, 1857; she died April 4, 1931. The parents ,vere Jacob and Susan Whitmore Forrer. To these good people were born eleven children. Elizabeth Liggett died in Kansas. Daniel died at Stuarts Draft in the parental home. Catherine died while living with her sisters, Susan and Mary. Salome Moomaw died in Bedford County, Va. Mary also died in the home of Susan. Jacob died in a tragic accident. Henry, Samuel, John and Susan live. Samuel and John are Brethren ministers. Sister Susan, the greatest sufferer of all, is the godsend in cheer and patience and motivates this brief story. Brethren Jno. A. Cline, E. D. Kindig, Rufus Kindig, C. 'B. Smith and Guy Stump, including that stalwart and saintly man of God, Eld. Jas. R. Gish, have been spiritual shepherds of and to the Forrers. Sisters Catherine and Mary entered the church early in life, and remained to care for father and Sister Sue. While they never married, they literally adopted the church, Mount Vernon. They were fortunate to be lavished with means and blessed the church at home and abroad. They were fine in business and liberal in heart. They were the personification of Christian kindness, business frugality, loyal fellow ship, missionary zeal, filial devotion, warm affection and beauty of s,wet and lofty character. In their latter days the three sisters, Susan, Catherine and Mary, liwd in a Cottage Home in the lovely "Draft" community, and not so much as three sisters but rather as a family of three, somewhat as the Bethany home and as a new species of Faith, Hope, and Charity. More than fifty years ago, I learned to know the Forrer family and was unus ually and favorably impressed from the very first by their various virtues and kindness to a needy and stammering lad far from home. Since those e2.rly days their sterling ,vorth has steadily grown in my appreciation. I han.> had sweet personal association with all except the great mother and young Daniel. Sister :Mary Forrer had literability (?) of sweet and fluent type as evidenced by samples of her devoted and religious mii:d. My feeble faltering hand is unable to pen a worthy tribute in words to the virgin sisters of Stuarts Draft, now saintly members of Mount Vernon church, redeemed. But the community and church know far more than my English can tell. Their influence, sweet, lofty and exem plary, goes on with more potence than my pen can write. Angels know 192 CHRISTIAN FORRER THE CLOCKMAKER They are worthy candidates for the "crown of life that fadeth not away." I. N. H. Beahm N okesville, Va. 102. b-9. Salome Forrer, b. Dec. 22, 1855; d. Jan. 16 (or 18), 1885; m. May 6, 1884, Joel Moomaw; hem. again about 1894. 103. b-10. Mary Forrer, b. Jan. 15, 1857; d. Apr. 29, 1931. (See Obituary of Mary and Katherine Forrer, above.) 104. b-11. Jacob Forrer, b. June 10, 1859; d. Aug. 2, 1915; elected President of Bank, Jan. 14, 1915. (See Obituary and Resolutions.) JACOB FORRER (From some paper of the "Church of the Brethern. ") Forrer, Bro. Jacob for many years a resident of Stuarts Draft, Va., died Aug. 2, 1915. He met his death while hauling lumber for a barn. It seems that the tongue of the wagon broke, frightening the horses. While attempting to dismount, in order to prevent a runaway, his foot caught in the stirrup, throwing him directly under the wheel, and the wagon loaded with several thousand feet of lumber, ran over his abdo men, crushing his body and killing him almost instantly. He was for many years, a member of the Mount Vernon congregation. He was an active devoted Christian. He was president of the People's Bank of Stuarts Draft, and held many other offices during his life. He was a prosperous farmer, and being well provided with wealth, his opportunities for doing good were well utilized. His activity in church work made him a living example of real Christianity. He had many friends. Services in the Mount Vernon house by Eld. A. N. McCaren, of Bridgewater College, Va., assisted by Dr. R. S. Boyd, of Stuarts Draft. Interment in the cemetery adjoining. Bro. Forrer is survived by four sisters and three brothers. Robert Kendig, Stuarts Draft, Va. (Some local paper clipping.) RESOLUTIONS. Whereas Our Heavenly Father in His all wise, but mysterious providence has removed from the earth to eternity Mr. Jacob Forrer, our estimable President of the People's Bank of Stuart's Draft, we the directors and stockholders deeply deploring his sudden and untimely removal, would affectionately place on record our high appreciation of his memory, worthy as a man, and officer, courteous SAMUEL FoRRER THE YouNGEST SoN 193 and considerate of the views and wishes of his fellow officers and con scientious in the advisory (?) of the rights and privileges of all, stock holder(s) and the highest interest of all patrons and the general public, his guileless and frank and unambitious manner commended him highly to all who enjoyed his acquaintance or came in business contact with him. We deeply deplore our own loss and that of our community in the death of such a person and earnestly commend his example to all. Our heartiest sympathy is hereby . . . to his family and friends. Resolved that this minute be inscribed on our book of records and a copy be affec tionately presented to the surviving members of his family. Board of Directors. NO. 30 ELIZABETH FORRER 30. a-6. Elizabeth Forrer, b. June 16, 1811; d. July 28, 1891; m. Nov. 27, 1837, William Allen Chapman, b. Jan. 14, 1808, of Madison Co., Va., d. Dec. 10, 1872, son of Wm. A. Chapman, whom. Apr. 30, 1799, Catherine Gaines, daughter of Edmund and Tabitha Gaines. Ten children: 105. b-1. Rev. Samuel Forrer Chapman, b. Aug. 27, 1838, in the Samuel Forrer home at Luray, Va.; d. May 21, 1919, at Covington, Va.; m. July 28, 1864, at Marshall, Fauquier Co., Va., Eliza Rebecca, only child of S. Gustavius Elgin and Catherine Lewis Smith, both of Fairfax Co., Va. She was b. Nov. 1846, d. Dec. 2, 1900. Rev. Chapman was captain in Col. John S. Mosby's command in the Civil War. He remembered his visit, when a boy, to his cousin Samuel Forrer, in Dayton, Ohio. CAPTAIN SAMUEL CHAPMAN Page News & Courier, Luray, Page Co., Va., Friday issue, July 21, 1916 Capt. Samuel Chapman, of Covington, Va., who was here from Monday to Wednesday attending the funeral of his sister, Miss Kate Chapman, was warmly greeted by many old friends. Capt. Chapman retired from the revenue service at Staunton some time ago and now resides at Covington where he owns property. He has retired from all active pursuits except the occasional exercise of his ministerial gifts. He has been a preacher for many years. For a man 78 years old his health is excellent. His brother Col. William Chapman who is aged 76, is still on active duty as U. S. revenue agent at San Francisco. Capt. 194 CHRISTIAN FORRER THE CLOCKMAKER Chapman has three daughters and two sons living at Covington. Another son living in San Francisco was recently married. FUNERAL ON SATURDAY Body of Rev. S. F. Chapman To Be Buried In Cedar Hill Cemetery Rev. S. F. Chapman, who died at his residence in Covington, Va., on May 21, 1919, at 10 P. M., aged 80 years, was the son of the late William Chapman of Luray, Va. He \Vas born on August 28th, 1838, and lived at Luray until early manhood. He was educated at Rich mond, Va., and Columbia University, Washington, D. C., and \Vas studying for the Ministry when the Civil \Var broke out. He at once entered the Confederate army and served with great distinction under Col. John S. Mosby of the 43rd Virginia Cavalry, being Captain of Company C at the close of the war. He then resumed his studies and was soon afterwards ordained as a minister in the Bap tist Church. He moved to Covington, and served the Baptist Church here as pastor for fifteen years. At the outbreak of the Spanish war through the influence of Col. Mosby and Senator Daniel, he received a commission as Chaplain of the 4th Immune regiment, which position he held until the closE' of the war. Mr. Chapman was a kindly and courteous Christian gentleman and ,ms greatly beloved by the people of Covington. He has held various public positions, filling them all with credit to himself, but he is especially known to the people of Virginia as "Fighting Sam Chap man," a name won in Mosby's Brigade in the Civil \Var. Mosby in his Memoirs makes frequent reference to him and tells many things about his prowess. In one article Mosby says "He was generally in front of everybody else in a fight." \Ve, who knew him here, can add this testimony: "He was always where his duty required him to be." Mr. Chapman married Miss Rebecca Elgin of Fairfax county, Va., who died December 2, 1900, and he leaves eight children: William A. Chapman of San Francisco; Paul Chapman of Michigan; Herbert Chapman of Chicago; E.G. Chapman of Covington; Mrs. J. W. Young of Chester, S. C.; and :Mrs. George A. Revercomb, Mrs. George Ste phenson and Miss Ella Chapman of Covington, Va. Funeral services will be held at the Baptist Church here Saturday morning, May 24th, at 11 o'clock. Rev. F. P. Berkley will conduct the services and the body will be interred in the Cemetery here. SAMuEL FoRRER THE Y OuNGEST SoN 195 A HERO SLEEPS Captain Samuel F. Chapman is dead. Brave and daring Captain of the lost Cause. Chaplain in the Spanish-American War. Minister of Christ and Soldier of the Cross. Father of the public school system in Alleghany County. First Superintendent of Public Schools. His life was full of good works; of loyal and loving service. At the close of a long, useful and eventful life he sleeps well. "Ah soldier to your honored rest, Your truth and valor bearing. The bravest are the tenderest The loving are the daring." CHAS. s. SHEPHERD There were nine children: 313. c-1. Ella Lee Chapman, residence Covington, Va. 314. c-2. Edmond Gaines Chapman, d. July 2, 1935, Covington, Va. 315. c-3. Elizabeth Forrer Chapman, living (1938); m. Oct. 10, 1895, George A. Revercomb of Covington, Va. He d. June (or Jan.) 6, 1936, aged 76. Seven children: 640. d-1. William Chapman Revercomb, b. July 10, 1896; m. 1927, Sara Hughs. Three children: 921. e-1. '\Villiam C. Revercomb, Jr. 922. e-2. George Revercomb. 923. e-3. Anna Revercomb. 641. d-2. George Bolar Revercomb, m. 1930, Katherine Thompson. 642 . d-3. G. Elgin Revercomb, d. 1902. . 643. d-4. Horace Revercomb, b. 1903; m. 1922, Helen Massie. Three children: 924. e-1. Horace Revercomb, Jr. 92.j_ e-2. Julia Revercomb. 926. e-3. Elizabeth Revercomb. 644. d-5. Edmond Gaines Revercomb. 645. d-6. Paul Houston Revercomb, m. 1937, Elizabeth Young. 646. d-7. Elizabeth Forrer Revercomb, m. 1935, Dr. H. G. Hudnall. 316. c-4. William Allen Chapman, residence San Francisco, Calif. 317. c-5. Gustavius Elgin Chapman, d. 1900. 196 CHRISTIAN FORRER THE CLOCKMAKER 318. c-6. Paul S. Chapman, d. 1932; lived in Illinois or Michigan. 319. c-7. Herbert Douglass Chapman, residence Chicago, Ill. 320. c-8. Beatrice Elgin Chapman, residence Columbia, S. C.; m. Dec. 1, 1905, J. Wingfield Young of Winston-Salem Co., N. C. Two children: 647. d-1. Beatrice Elgin Young, m. 1935, John Coleman, Winston-Salem Co., N.C. 648. d-2. J. Wingfield Young, Jr. 321. c-9. Mary Lewis Chapman, m. Feb. 11, 1914, George A. Stephenson of Covington,_ Va. Four children. 649. d-1. Mary Chapman Stephenson, d. Dec. 31, 1925. 650. d-2. Margaret V. Stephenson. 651. d-3. George A. Stephenson, Jr. 652. d-4. Samuel Chapman Stephenson. 106. b-2. Col. WilliamlHenry Chapman, b. Apr. 17, 1840; d. Sept. 13, 1929, at Greensboro, N. C.; m. Feb. 25, 1864, Miss Josephine M. Jeffries, daughter of James Eustace Jeffries and Esther Foote at Highlands, Fauquier Co., Va., d. Dec. 31, 1927, aged 81 at Greensboro, N. C. (See Obituary and other items.) COL. WILLIAM H. CHAPMAN, PAGE COUNTY WAR HERO, IS DEAD Died Sept. 6, 1929 Page News & Courier of Sept. 10, 1929 Col. William H. Chapman, the most distinguished soldier that Page county contributed to the Civil War, died at his home in Greens boro, N. C., at 1 :20 A. M., on Friday, at the advanced age of eighty-nine. Death came very quietly and painlessly and as if he were going to sleep. He was going around a little until a week before the end. After that it was seen that it was only a matter of days or hours. On account of cataract trouble he had been afflicted with defective eyesight for prob ably twenty years, and this practically amounted to blindness for a long time. However with the aid of his cane he found his way around the quieter streets of Greensboro, almost to the last, and was a familiar and honored figure in that city. Just before the end he recognized all of his eight children who were around his bedside. His mental powers were unabated to the end. The last visit of the old hero to Luray was several years ago. At that time he sent out an invitation to the old soldiers whom he had led SAMUEL FoRRER THE Y ouNGEST SoN 197 in the Dixie Artillery, his first command, and in Mosby's Battalion, in which he was lieutenant-colonel and second in rank only to Mosby him self, to come to Luray to see him. The veterans hastened to accept the invitation. So rapid has been the progress of the grim reaper among them that probably all who came preceded Colonel Chapman in death. Colonel Chapman was the only member of the Chapman family who was born in Madison county, the early home of his father, William A. Chapman. He first saw the light of day on Quaker Run, not far from the site of President Hoover's camp on the Rapidan. His mother was Elizabeth Forrer, daughter of Samuel Forrer, who built the brick house on the Gibbons place, just south of Luray, where Nelson H. Clark now lives. Capt. Samuel Chapman, deceased, the oldest of the children, was born in this house. Later on William A. Chapman bought from the Ruffner family the farm at Luray afterwards acquired by the Defords as a site for the Luray tannery and some of the Chapman children were born where Tannery Manager, W. C. Zepp, now resides. From early boyhood till after the Civil War Colonel Chapman was a citizen of this county, the home of his parents and the birth place of his mother. His uncles Daniel and Henry Forrer owned the old furnace at Shenandoah this county. When the war broke out he was a student at the University of Virginia, first joining a military company that was organized there. War Governor John Letcher ordered that the members of this company should go to their homes and assist in organizing and drilling military commands there. Colonel Chapman came to Luray and became first Lieutenant of the Dixie Artil lery which was being organized by Capt. John K. Booton. Captain Booton resigned to go to the Legislature and Colonel Chapman became captain. \Yhen the Dixie Artillery was merged with Pegram's Battery, Colonel Chapman decided to join Mosby, where his brilliant renown as a soldier was won. During the war he stopped fighting long enough to win the heart and hand of Miss Josephine Jeffries, of Fauquier county. It was probably for this reason that after the war, when like all other followers of the losing cause he had to start life anew, he settled do,Yn to farming in Fauquier. Then came the appointment of himself and his brother Samuel Chapman to positions in the railway mail service through the influence of Colonel Mosby who had made friends with President Grant, their former enemy. Still later Colonel Chap man was appointed to the federal revenue service. On account of these official positions and the new connections formed he moved his residence to Alexandria, Gordonsville, Richmond and other places, finally locat ing in Greensboro about fifteen years ago. He loved that city and had residence property there. He also owned farm property at Milton, N. C., not far from Danville, Va. 198 CHRISTIAN FORRER THE CLOCKMAKER Colonel Chapman leaves two brothers, John N. Chapman of Luray, and Andrew J. Chapman of Vinton, Va., and one sister, J\Iiss Annie Chapman, who also lives at Vinton. The deceased brothers and sisters were as follows, Capt. (also Rev.) Samuel Chapman, who was also an officer with Mosby and preached to his comrades in arms in the inter lude between fighting and raids, Edmund G. Chapman of Richmond, Miss Kate Chapman, and Mrs. Bettie Carter of Atlanta, Ga., and G. Thomas Chapman of Luray. Rev. James Chapman, an Episcopal missionary to Japan, was at home on a furlough and was at the bed side when the old soldier died. The other children are as follows: Dr. William Chapman, former surgeon in the U. S. Army, living at Cedar town, Ga., Samuel Chapman of Ohio, Mrs. Mary Newman of near Gordonsville, Miss Kate Chapman, who lived with her father, Mrs. Hester Brooking of near Fredericksburg, Va., John Chapman of this State, and Mrs. Elizabeth Pendleton, wife of an Episcopal Il'_inister, also of Virginia. Colonel Chapman lost his wife a year ago. She belon:2;ed to an old Virginia family and was a beautiful type of womanhood. Both were buried at Greensboro. This article will have to dismiss Colonel Chapman's war record ,, ith a few words. The history of his fighting days is the history of }\fosby's Battalion, the most famous guerrilla command in the annals of any war. Colonel Chapman was concerned in almost every exploit, and was often in independent command. J\fosby and his officers fought ,Yith pistol and sabre and exposed themselves at the head of their men as if they had never heard of fear. In one engagement ::i, federal lieutenant was taken prisoner who said he was always considered a fine shot and he had taken deliberate aim with his pistol and shot at Colonel Chapman at close quarters seven times. One of the balls gave the Colonel a slight scalp wound as it went through the hair on top of his head. On another occasion as Colonel Chapman was firing his pistol in a charge his arm dropped to his side and his weapon fell to the ground as a bullet scraped his "crazy bone." Colonel Chapman lived in the saddle and finally surrendered with Mosby at Winchester. Mosby and the Chap mans were special objects of northern rancor after the Civil \Var because their military command of a few hundred men had done the Northern cause an infinite amount of harm. Northern generals were quoted as saying the Battalion required ten thousand men to offset its activities. The Chapmans found a generous and powerful foe in General Grant who protected them from molestation and appointed them to the govern ment service. Colonel Chapman always delighted to come to Luray. He was the most modest of heroes. Most remember him as a quiet, kindly old man, ,vith a keen brain, ,vho was a bright conversationalist and intensely SAMUEL FORRER THE YouNGEST SoN 199 interested in everything pertaining to this community. He seemed to know everybody who ever lived here at an earlier day and wanted to know all about the humblest of his old acquaintances. In talking of his war experiences he seldom if ever mentioned himself unless in answer to a direct question. For many years he had belonged to the Episcopal church. He was a man whose private character was in keeping with his stainless war record. ONE OF MOSBY'S OFFICERS DIES AT GREENSBORO Col. William H. Chapman, Native of Madison County, Va., Passes Away Special to the Times-Dispatch, Gordonsville, Va., Sept. 16 (1929 F.B.) News of the death of Colonel William H. Chapman of Mosby's Battalion, at his home in Greensboro, N. C. on Friday (Sept. 13, 1929, F.B.) has brought sadness into the hearts of many Virginia people who knew and esteemed him. Colonel Chapman, who was second in command to Colonel Mosby and one of the most daring leaders in the armies of the South, was 89 years old. His father was William A. Chapman, of Madison County, Va., and his mother was Elizabeth Forrer Chapman, who was born in Page County, near Luray. Colonel Chapman was born at the home of his parents on Quaker Run in Madison County not far from the site of President Hoover's camp on the Rapidan River. Soon after his birth, his parents bought a farm in Page County, and there Colonel Chapman's boyhood was spent. When the conflict of 1861-1865 began, Colonel Chapman, then a student at the University of Virginia, joined a military company that was organized there. \Vhen War Governor John Letcher ordered that members of this company should go to their homes and assist in organ izing and drilling military commands, Colonel Chapman returned to Luray and became first lieutenant of the Dixie Artillery organized by Captain John Booton, who later resigned to go to the Legislature, and Colonel Chapman became captain. When the Dixie Artillery was merged with Pegram's Battery, Colonel Chapman joined Mosby where his brilliant renown as a soldier was won. In 1863 he met :Miss Josephine Jeffries, of Fauquier County, then a beautiful girl of 17. It was a case of love at first sight, and on Feb ruary 25, 1864, at "Highlands," near Delaplane, Va., the two were united at a military wedding held at sunrise with a cordon of Mosby's men drawn around the house to prevent surprise by the Federals. Living in the midst of battles and on hotly contested territory, Mrs. 200 CHRISTIAN FORRER THE CLOCKMAKER Chapman was, as the wife of a distinguished Confederate leader, looked upon as a prize by the Federals, but through the loyalty of her friends and colored servants escaped capture. At all times the Chapman home was the center of social activities and their circle of friends included many who have made history in the south. In their home the sorely wounded Baron Von Massow, German officer who joined Mosby's command to learn the art of war, was nursed back to health and for fifty years was a staunch friend of the family. At the close of the war, Colonel Chapman settled down to farming in Fauquier County. Then through the influence of Colonel Mosby who had made friends with President Grant, their former enemy, he and his brother, Samuel Chapman, were given positions in the railway mail service. Still later Colonel Chapman was appointed to the Federal revenue service, moving his residence, first, to Alexandria then to Gor donsville, to Richmond and finally to Greensboro. Colonel Chapman leaves two brothers, John N. Chapman of Luray, and Andrew J. Chapman of Vinton, and one sister, Miss Annie Chap man of Vinton. He is also survived by the following children: the Rev. James J. Chapman, an Episcopal missionary to Japan, at home on furlough, who was at his father's beside when the end came; Dr. Wil liam Chapman, former surgeon in the United States army, now living at Cedartown, Ga.; Samuel Chapman of Ohio; Mrs. H. S. Newman of near Gordonsville; Miss Katie Chapman of Greensboro; Mrs. Upshur Brooking of Laretta, Va.; John Chapman and Mrs. W. H.K. Pendleton. Colonel Chapman lost his wife in December, 1927. COL. AND MRS. CHAPMAN ADDRESS VETERANS Page News & Courier, Luray, Va., Issue of July 18, 1924 The reunion of Mosby's men was held a short time ago at Reming ton, Fauquier county. There are only about one hundred of the original seven hundred Mosby men. The meeting at Remington was held in the parish hall and almost the entire day was taken up by business affairs and entertainments. All of the old officers for the ensuing year were re-elected as follows: F. M. Angelo, Washington, commander; C. W. Smith, Delaplane, adjutant and Rev. Frank A. Strother, Stephens City, chaplain. Capt. Alec Rose furnished much entertainment for his com rades and friends by singing several old time Confederate songs. Rev. S. W. Cole, a Baptist minister of Culpeper, well known in Luray, was Chairman and introduced several speakers. Rev. Barnett Grimsley made the opening prayer. "Tenting on the Old Camp Ground," a duet, was SAMUEL FORRER THE y OUNGEST SON 201 rendered by Rev. Mr. Cole and Rev. Mr. Grimsley. The principal address was delivered by Col. W. H. Chapman, of Greensboro, N. C., brother of J. N. and G. T. Chapman of Luray. Colonel Chapman is 84 years old. He made a short but eloquent address, paying a high tribute to the Daughters of the Confederacy for their perpetuation of the mem ories of the old soldiers. Mrs. Chapman also made an address, paying a beautiful tribute to those who served with the gray. She was a Miss Jeffries of Fauquier county. Colonel Chapman for a long time was in the revenue service, though he has been retired. He was one of the most gallant men in the Confederate service. The only surviving members of Mosby's command now living in Page are Chas. E. Biedler of Luray and E.T. Brumback of Ida. FUNERAL SERVICE FOR MRS. CHAPMAN IS HELD Remains of Beloved Lady Are Tenderly Buried in Green Hill Cemetery Outstanding Ancestry Greensboro, N. C. Daily News, Tuesday, Jan. 3, 1928 The funeral of Mrs. Josephine Jeffries Chapman, wife of Col. W. H. Chapman, who died Saturday night, was held yesterday afternoon at 3 o'clock from St. Andrew's Episcopal church, Rev. C. E. Buxton officiating. He was assisted by Rev. John H. Chapman, Greenwich, Conn., and Rev. W. H. K. Pendleton, Spartanburg, S. C., son ard son-in-law of the deceased. Interment followed in Green Hill cemetery. The acting pallbearers were Harry Redman, C. P. Langley, J. W. ·white, J. R. Donnell, Jackson Morton, Kenneth Pinnix and Clarence Blair. The honorary pallbearers were V. C. McAdoo, R. D. Douglas, S. B. Adams, E. L. Davant and R. R. Stabler. Mrs. Chapman was a woman of unusual charm and endowed with exceptional talents. Hers was a personality strongly felt by everyone with whom she came in contact, one for whom the only standards were the highest and who lived to see them materialize in many of her own family. Two of her sons became ministers, one, Rev. James Jeffries Chapman, who for 22 years has been a missionary of the Episcopal church in Japan, and Rev. John H. Chapman of Greenwich, Conn. Two daughters, Mrs. W. H. Brooking and Mn,. W. H. K. Pendleton, are both wives of Episcopal ministers, the former at Vauters, Va., the latter of Spartanburg, S. C. One son, Maj. William A. Chapman of Pittsburgh, Pa., in the employ of the United States government, and Mrs. H. A. Newman, and Miss Kathrine Chapman of this city, are the other members of this large and influential family whose entire live:,; are given to service to the church or state. 202 CHRISTIAN FORRER THE CLOCKMAKER Colonel and Mrs. Chapman were married 64 years ago on February 25 at Highlands, Fauquier county, Virginia, the year before the close of the Civil War. Colonel Chapman was in the Confederate service attached to Mosby's command. Mrs. Chapman who was 81 years old was of distinguished ancestry, a direct descendant of Ann Ball, who was a sister of George Washington's mother, Mary Ball, and of Richard Henry Lee, ancestor of Robert E. Lee. Next to her great and vital interest in her church was her interest and participation in the societies of the Colonial Dames, Daughters of the American Revolution, and Daughters of the Confederacy, of all of which she was a member and in which she took an active part. In her youth Mrs. Chapman, besides being an acknowledged beauty of the old south, was gifted with a charming soprano voice which was cultivated under the best instructors of that day and which was in con stant demand, and of this talent she gave unstintedly for every worthy cause. For the past 12 years Colonel and Mrs. Chapman had made their home at 840 West Market Street, this city. All of the children excepting Rev. James Chapman of Japan, were present at the funeral of their devoted mother. The writer will always cherish his correspondence with Colonel Chapman and Mrs. Chapman. Eight children: 322. c-1. William Allen Chapman, M.D., m. in 1890, Miss Elizabeth Peck of Georgia, daughter of Julius and Martha (Wolley) Peck; residence Cedartown, Ga.; Surgeon Major in the World War, U. S. Army; Surgeon of Georgia Immunes in Spanish \Var; still in the Army at Fort McPherson, Atlanta, Ga. (Jan. 9, 1923). One child: 653. d-1. Josephine Chapman, m. 1913, Samuel W'yeth Goode. One child: 927. e-1. Sarah Elizabeth Goode. 323. c-2. Esther Foote Chapman, b. Mar. 14, 1867, Fauquier Co., Va.; resi dence Washington, D. C.; m. 1891, Rev. Robert Upshur Brooking, b. May 18, 1861, Orange Co., Va., Episcopal clergyman, son of Wm. and Eliza (Pettus) Brooking. Four children: 654. d-1. Josephine Semple Brooking, b. Oct. 25, 1892, Point Pleasant, W. Va.; was a teacher in Japan; residence Gordonsville, Va. (1937); m. Thomas Gordon Sampson, b. May 18, 1876. SAMDEL FORRER THE YOUNGEST SON 203 Six children, all born Gordonsville, Va.: 928. e-1. Esther Foote Sampson. 929. e-2. .Agnes Gordon Sampson. 930. e-3. Thomas Ritchie Sampson. 931. e-4. Josephine Jeffries Sampson. 932. e-5. Mary Eustace Sampson. 933. e-6. Alice Brooking Sampson. 655. d-2. Esther Foote Brooking, b. Dec. 23, 1896, New Martinsville, W. Va.; residence Washington, D. C. (1937); m. Josiah R. Ellis, b. Sept. 1895, Gordonsville, Va. Two children: 934. e-1. Esther Foote Ellis. 935. e-2. Mary Archer Ellis. 656. d-3. William Chapman Brooking, b. Nov. 25, 1898, New Martinsville, W. Va.; m. Luella McCrory, b. Oct. 19, 1898, California, Pa. Two children: 936. e-1. Betty Chapman Brooking. 937. e-2. Virginia Jackson Brooking, Glenburnie, Md. 657. d-4. Rosa Brooking, b. Jan. 28, 1902, Wickliffe, Clark Co., Va.; m. Charles Robert Burher, b. Kent, England. One child: 938. e-1. Maryjane Burher, \Vellington, New Zealand. 324. c-3. Elizabeth Forrer Chapman, b. June 12, 1869; residence Spartanburg, S. C.; m. July 28, 1897, Rev. William H. K. Pendleton, Episcopal clergyman; rector, Church of the Advent; son of Rev. Wm. H. and Henrietta Gryms (Randolph) Pendleton. Fiw children: 658. d-1. Elizabeth Randolph Pendleton, b. Dec. 8, 1898, Fairfax, Va.; resi dence Wa;,hington, D. C. (1937). 659. d-2. \Yilliam Henry Chapman Pendleton, b. July 27, 1900, Manassas, Ya.; d. Dec. 6, 1909, accident, Spartanburg, S. C. 660. d-3. Robert Randolph Pendleton, b. June 15, 1902, Manassas, Va.; d. Mar. 12, 1931. 661. d-4. Cary Verdier Pendleton, b. Jan. 27, 1904, Marietta, Ohio; residence Spartanburg, S. C. 662. d-5. Josephine Chapman Pendleton, b. Nov. 10, 1911; residence Spartan burg, S. C. 325. c-4. Rev. James Jeffries Chapman, b. July 20, 1873; m. Sept. 1900 (or 1901), Miss Ellen Richie Scott, b. Mar. 14, 1880, daughter of \Vm. 204 CHRISTIAN FORRER THE CLOCKMAKER Wallace Scott and Claudia Marshall (Willis) of Orange Co., Va.; residence Nara, Japan, Missionary of Episcopal Church. Seven children: 663. d-1. Claudia Marshall Willis Chapman, b. Dec. 5, 1902; m. in Japan, Hugo Wood Rogers. Two children: 938a. e-1. 938b. e-2. 664. d-2. Dennis Scott Chapman, b. Aug. 23, 1904. 665. d-3. James Jeffries Chapman, b. June 14, 1908; m. Sept. 1935, Elizabeth Allen. One child: 938c. e-1. A child. 666. d-4. Ellen Ritchie Chapman, b. Dec. 7, 1909; m. John Irving Woodriff, Orange Co., Va. Three children: 939. e-1. 940. e-2. 941. e-3. 667. d-5. Mary Jane Stuart Chapman, b. Feb. 13, 1912; m. in Japan, Philip Keneth Major Patten of England. One son: 942. e-1. A son, living in Manila, Philippine Islands. 668. d-6. Josephine Jeffries ("Joen") Chapman, b. Mar. 27, 1914; m. July 1936, Joseph L. Clark, living in Manchukuo. 669. d-7. William Wallace Scott Chapman, b. July 8, 1918; is at the University of Virginia. 326. c-5. Rev. John H. Chapman, b. Aug. 6, 1875, Fauquier Co., Va.; Episco pal clergyman; residence Greenwich, Conn.; m. June 1, 1905, Miss Rosamond Curtis Low of Brooklyn, N. Y., daughter of Wm. G. and Lois (Curtis) Low, b. Aug. 8, 1882. Three children: 670. d-1. Eustace Blackwell Chapman, b. Dec. 11, 1906, at Ridgefield, Conn.; m. Miss Frances Sophia Abbott, b. Apr. 3, 1908, daughter of Dr. Theodore Abbott and Marie Matthiessen and granddaughter of Dr. Lyman Abbott, D.D. Two children: 943. e-1. Theodore Abbott Chapman, b. Aug. 15, 1933. SAMUEL FORRER THE Y ouNGEsT SoN 205 944. e-2. Eustace Blackwell Chapman, Jr., b. Mar. 18, 1935. 671. d-2. Robert Low Chapman, b. Jan. 19, 1910; single; residence Wus casset, Me. 672. d-3. David Low Chapman, b. Aug. 18, 1913, at Ridgefield, Conn.; single; residence Greenwich, Conn. 327. c-6. Katharine Forrer Chapman, residence Richmond, Va. 328. c-7. Samuel Forrer Chapman, b. Feb. 27, 1879; residence Pittsburgh, Pa.; m. Catharine Ann Hinkin, b. Feb. 8, 1889. He is Internal Revenue Agent and Certified Public Accountant. Three children: 673. d-1. Catharine Virginia Chapman, b. July 4, 1918. 674. d-2. Mary Eustace Chapman, b. Aug. 4, 1922. 675. d-3. Elizabeth Forrer Chapman, b. Sept. 11, 1924. 329. c-8. Mary Eustace Chapman, b. Oct. 7, 1881; residence Richmond, Va.; m. Herbert Newman, b. July 6, 1878; Somerset, Orange Co., Va. One son: 676. d-1. Herbert Stanley Newman, b. Apr. 22, 1916. 107. b-3. Edmond Gaines Chapman, b. Feb. 1, 1842; residence Atlanta, Ga. 108. b-4. Hannah Catharine Chapman, b. Dec. 12, 1843; d. July 14, 1916, Cedartown, Ga.; had lived in Atlanta, Ga. (See Obituary.) DEATH OF MISS KATE CHAPMAN Page News & Courier, Luray, Page Co., Va., Issue of Friday, July 21, 1916 Miss Hannah Catherine Chapman of Atlanta, Ga., a sister of John N., and G. T. Chapman of Luray, died on Friday at Cedartown, Ga., at the age of 71 years. She had been in good health until three months ago when she suffered a general breakdown and went to the home of her nephew, Dr. William A. Chapman, Jr., at Cedartown, Ga., in order to be under his medical care. Her death occurred at Dr. Chapman's home. Her remains accompanied by the Doctor were brought to Luray on Monday and interred in Green Hill cemetery, Rev. George F. Cook conducting the services. Miss Chapman is well remembered by the older residents of Luray, and was beloved by them. She was a, native of this place, being the eldest daughter of William A. Chapman, deceased, who owned the Deford farm. She was one of nine children of whom the following survive: Col. William A. Chapman of San Francisco, Cal., Capt. Samuel Chapman of Covington, Va., Andrew J. Chapman of near Roanoke, Va., Edmund and Miss Annie Chapman of Atlanta, Ga., and John N. and G. T. Chapman of Luray. In 1880 Misses Kate and Annie 206 CHRISTIAN FORRER THE CLOCKMAKER Chapman went to Augusta county to reside, staying there for ten years when they located in Atlanta, with their brother Edmund. Atlanta has been their home from that time to this. Fifty years ago Miss Kate was baptized by Eld. R. N. Herndon, pastor of Main Street Baptist church, Luray. She was a member of the Luray church until she moved to Georgia taking her letter with her. The follo\ving tribute from a friend in Main Street Baptist church was read at the funeral: "The Chapman family \Vere among the pioneers of the cause of the Missionary Baptists in the county. They were members of the Luray New School Baptist church as it was then called, the only church of that denomination in the county. The deceased con;nected herself with this church in early life and was an earnest, consistent Christian, willing and ready to contribute in any way she could to the cause of her Savior, the glory of God and the advancement and establishment of the church of Christ. She was an intelligent, earnest Christian worker, showing her faith by her works. She was not a Sunday alone Christian, but believed in so living as to reflect the life and will of Christ eYcry day in the week. She leaves a good name. She built well on the foundation-Jesus the Lord. Sleep on beloved take thy rest." Those at the funeral from a distance were Capt. Samuel Chapman and Andrew J. Chapman, brothers of the deceased and Chapman Carter of Roanoke, and Miss Annie Carter of Orange, nephew and niece of the deceased. 109. b-5. Mary Elizabeth Chapman, b. ::\fay 2, 1845; d. Jan. 13, 1914, at Atlanta, Ga.; m. Feb. 17, 1869, Joseph Milton Carter, farmer, b. Dec. l, 1840, at "Carter Hall," near Newton (now Stephens City), Frederick Co., Ya., d. Apr. 4, 1906, at Statesville, Iredell Co., N. C., where he moved 1879. He was a Private in Confederate Army. Four children: 330. c-1. William A. Carter, d. at \Vest Point. 331. c-2. Chapman T. (or P.) Carter, residence Norfolk, Ya.; in government work at Chicago, Ill. (1931). 332. c-3. Joseph E. Carter, in the \Vest (1931). 333. c-4. Annie E. Carter, teaching in New Jersey (1931). 110. b-6. Margaret Ann Chapman, b. Jan. 29, 1847; residence Atlanta, Ga. (1914). 111. b-7. John Newton Chapman, b. Jan. 24, 1849, Luray; d. Jan. 12, 1934, Luray; resided in Luray, Va.; m. June 11, 1874, near Luray, Jane Catherine Coffncan, b. ~Iar. 30, 1850, d. Jan. 19, 1920. SAMUEL FORRER THE YOUNGEST SON 207 DEATH OF JOHN N. CHAPMAN HONORED CITIZEN Page News & Courier, Tuesday, Jan. 16, 1934, Luray, Va. John N. Chapman, aged 84, sheriff of Page county in the 80's and one of the most honored and beloved old residents of Luray, quietly breathed his last at his home on South Broad Street at 10:40 a. m., on Friday. Death was due to causes incident to old age. As late as the holidays he was a guest at a family dinner at the home of a relative. Gradually growing weaker he took to his bed a few days before the end. Mr. Chapman underwent a hospital operation in August and spent three weeks at the institution. The operation was a success but failed to arrest his decline. He was conscious and cheerful to the last and was happy to greet the friends who called on him. Mr. Chapman resided with his daughter, Miss Virginia Chapman. Another daughter, Mrs. Carrie Wood, wife of John W. Wood of Linden, Va., has been with him a great deal during his period of decline. The other surviving children are Mrs. Bessie Capitaine, wife of W. G. Capitaine, and David Coffman Chapman, both of Richmond. A son, W. Allen Chapman of Waterloo, Iowa, died several years ago and three children ,vere lost in infancy. His wife Mrs. Jane Catherine Coffman Chapman, to whom he was married on June 30, 1874, passed away on January 19, 1920. She was a daughter of David Coffman of Luray, and a sister of i\Irs. Bettie McKim of this place. The subject of this notice was a member of a family illustrious for physical and moral courage. Two of his brothers, Col. William Chap man, who died a few years ago at Greensboro, N. C., and Capt. (also Rev.) Samuel Chapman of Covington, Va., who preceded the Colonel in death by a brief period, were Confederate supermen, almost as famous as the great guerrilla chieftain John S. l\fosby, whose right arm they were. Their younger brother, John N. Chapman, born too late to win military renown, possessed all of the family intrepidity. Spending his early manhood on the farm his high character and prominent connec tions made him a logical candidate for public office. In the early eighties when Dr. T. A. Bohannon was elected Sheriff but soon tired of his official duties and resigned, Mr. Chapman was appointed his suc cessor and was afterwards continued in office by the suffrage of the people. Numerous stories are still handed down of Sheriff Chapman's utter disregard of danger in his efforts to bring the guilty to justice. Such was his character all through life. He served the public in many ways afterwards and ever bore himself as a man without fear and with out reproaeh. 208 CHRISTIAN FORRER THE CLOCKMAKER Mr. Chapman was born January 24, 1849. His birthplace was Deford tannery, the original seat of the first Ru:ffners, founders of Luray. William A. Chapman, father of Mr. Chapman, was a Madison Co. man who married Elizabeth Forrer of near Luray. After their marriage William Chapman moved back to Madison county for a brief period and then returned to Page and acquired the Ruffner place, which about 1880 he sold to the Defords as a site for the tannery. Thus it was that Col. William H. Chapman, and one or two of the other children hap pened to be born on Quaker Run near Criglersville while Capt. Sam Chapman, the eldest of all, with the junior members of the family first saw light of day in Page county. Andrew J. Chapman of Vinton, Va., near Roanoke, is now the only survivor of the six brothers and three sisters. Those gone before are Samuel Chapman of Covington, Va., Col. W. H. Chapman of Greensboro, N. C., Edmund Chapman of Atlanta, Ga., G. T. Chapman and John N. Chapman of Luray; Mrs. Bettie Carter of Statesville, N. C., and Misses Kate and Annie Chap man of Atlanta, Ga. The mother of the Chapmans was a daughter of Samuel Forrer who built the brick house on the Gibbons farm south of Luray, now the property of N. H. Clark. Mrs. Chapman's brother, Henry Forrer, operated the old time furnace at Shenandoah Iron Works this county at the present site of the town of Shenandoah. Mr. Chapman has been a deacon of Main Street Baptist church, Luray, for fifty years lacking a month. Any sketch of his life would be incomplete without reference to his devotion to his church and his noble Christian character. He was regular in his attendance on church ser vices all of his long life. To the last he was in his place at prayer meeting and Sunday School if his strength permitted. He was frequently called on for prayer and many of his prayers were beautiful for their humility, reverence and childlike faith. His testimony before the church was always impressive. He was singularly free from bitterness, always charitable in his judgment of others. His Christian life showed itself in something far beyond mere blameless conduct, his was a spirit of trust, love, reverence and humble service, something positive and born anew. The funeral took place at the house at 3 p. m., Saturday, with services by his pastor, Rev. Charles A. Hall, assisted by Rev. P. Harris Chelf of Rappahannock county. The burial was in the family lot in Green Hill cemetery. Among those present from a distance were Mrs. W. G. Capitaine and Mr. and Mrs. D. Coffman Chapman of Richmond, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Wood of Linden, Marion Chapman, a nephew from Roanoke, and Mrs. Russell Wood, Charles vVood, Miss Nellie Wood, Frank Jones and wife, Curtis Campbell and two children and Frank Dudley of Rappahannock county and Miss Ada Jean Rankin, a college student. SAMUEL FoRRER THE YouNGEST SoN 209 DEATH OF MRS. J. N. CHAPMAN Page News & Courier, Luray, Va., Friday, Jan. 23, 1920 Mrs. Jane Catherine Chapman, wife of John N. Chapman, died at 5:15 A. M., on Monday at her home in Luray after several years of declining health. She was born on March 30th, 1850, and lacked a few months of being seventy years old. Her children had been with her recently but several were absent when she passed away as her condition did not seem immediately critical. Mrs. Chapman who was a daughter of the late David C. Coffman, of the Hawksbill, was largely and prominently connected in the county, and her death came as a shock to the community where she spent all her life and where her warm sympathies, helpful and generous disposi tion, and many womanly Christian virtues had made everyone her friend. She was born at the Coffman homestead on the East Hawksbill where Martin Varner now lives and which was the birthplace of all the Coffman children. Later on Mr. Coffman built the present Jacob C. Varner residence on the back end of his large farm and here he passed away in January 1883. Mrs. Chapman is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Sue France and Mrs. A. W. McKim of Luray, and one brother, "Dee" (David E.) Coffman of Texas. She and her brother-in-law, Mr. McKim, were baptized by Rev. Andrew Broaddus at the same time into the membership of Main Street Baptist church, Luray, in April 1867. Her marriage to John N. Chapman, afterwards Sheriff of Page county, and a brother of Col. William Chapman and Capt. Samuel Chapman, of Civil War fame, took place on June 11, 1874. She is survived by her husband and the following children: Mrs. W. G. Capitaine of Rich mond, Va., Lieut. W. A. Chapman of Chicago, Capt. D. Coffman Chap man of Raleigh, N. C., Miss Carrie Chapman, a trained nurse of Wash ington, D. C., and Miss Virgie Chapman of Luray. Mrs. Chapman was devoted to her family and her family duties and at the same time was well known for her kindness to the sick and afflicted and her practice of good works in the community. The funeral took place at 2:30 p. m., on Wednesday in Main Street Baptist church, Luray, where she had worshipped for more than fifty years. Her pastor, Rev. R. F. Staples conducted the services. The interment took place in Green Hill cemetery. All of the children were present as well as Miss Sue Forrer of Stuart's Draft, and numerous other relatives and friends. Seven children: 334. c-1. Elizabeth Forrer Chapman, b. Apr. 10, 1875; residence Richmond, Va.; m. Jan. 26, 1909, "\Vallace Gray Capitaine, b. Sept. 26, 1876. 210 CHRISTIAN FORRER THE CLOCKMAKER One daughter: 677. d-1. Elizabeth Forrer Capitaine, b. Nov. 6, 1911. 335. c-2. Emily Coffman Chapman, b. Apr. 4, 1877; d. Mar. 3, 1878. 336. c-3. William Allen Chapman, b. Feb. 4, 1879; d. Mar. 1, 1932, Water loo, Ia. His father wrote, Dec. 30, 1918: "Our oldest son, William Allen, joined the army and got a commission as Lieutenant, under the Fuel Commission. He had his headquarters in Chicago and traveled several states west as far as ·wisconsin: is still in the service." 337. c-4. Carolyn McKim Chapman, b. July 22, 1881; m. Nov. 15, 1928, at Luray, John Wise Wood, b. Mar. 16, 1856, d. Sept. 15, 1935. 338. c-5. Virginia Mary Chapman, b. July 22, 1885; residence Luray, Va. 339. c-6. John Newton Chapman, Jr., b. Oct. 13, 1888; d. Oct. 31, 1889. 340. c-7. David Coffman Chapman, b. Apr. 17, 1890, Luray, Va.; residence Richmond, Va. (1937); m. Dec. 27, 1924, at Sydney, Australia, Ellen Rollston, b. Apr. 2, 1892, at Charters Towers, Queensland, Australia. His father wrote to me, Dec. 30, 1918, as follows: "Our son David Coffman, joined quite early after war was declared and went to a training camp at Camp Grant, near Chicago. He stood his exam ination and got a Captain's commission. He drilled two companies at Camp Grant, which we sent over. He was much disappointed when he did not get to go to France. He was sent to Camp Upton, Long Island, N. Y., to drill colored soldiers; had 1,287 in his company, when 250 is the allotment: worked him pretty hard; had five lieutenants, nine sergeants and seven corporals." Two children: 678. d-1. David Rollston Chapman, b. Nov. 9, 1925, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. 679. d-2. Collins Allen Chapman, b. Jan. 20, 1930, at Richmond, Va. 112. b-8. James Harvey Chapman, b. May 17, 1850; d. June 29, 1851. 113. b-9. George Thomas Chapman, b. Dec. 24, 1851; d. Aug. 21, 1928; m. (1) June 25, 1884, Jennie Sophia McKim, b. Dec. 24, 1854, d. June 3, 1890. He was a grocer, Luray, Va. Two children: 341. c-1. Mary Elizabeth Chapman, b. Aug. 15, 1885; m. Emmett Rankin, b. Aug. 13, 1885, d. Jan. 5, 1919. Two children: 680. d-1. Emmett Chapman Rankin, b. Dec. 17, 1912. 681. d-2. Ada Jean Rankin, b. Dec. 27, 1914. SAMUEL FORRER THE y OUNGEST SON 211 342. c-2. Albert McKim Chapman, b. July 21, 1887; d. Apr. 13, 1921. He was in the "Flying Squad"; reached England, but had not learned to fly a plane alone. His Lieutenant took him over London one trip. They were camped 60 miles from London. (See Obituary and photograph of the family.) 113. b-9. George Thomas Chapman m. (2) June 23, 1896, Agnes Keeler of Millwood, Va., b. Feb. 16, 1868. DECEASE OF G. T. CHAPMAN, LIFELONG MERCHANT AT LURAY Page News and Courier. G. Thomas Chapman, an honored merchant who spent his life in business at this place, died at his home on West Main Street, a few minutes before three o'clock on Wednesday afternoon, at the age of seventy-six years. While his health had been declining for several years he had been bedfast for only two weeks. His long illness began with a sudden attack three years ago at which time he was treated at the hos pital. Eventually he was able to return to his business and as late as last Christmas assisted in waiting on the trade. Until two weeks ago he was able to be about the house. His illness was due to a long-standing internal trouble. Mr. Chapman has been closely identified with the business, social and church life of Luray for a half century. His name stood for integrity and uprightness and he was implicitly trusted by his fellow-citizens, who patronized his place of business liberally and loved him personally. He was too young to have a part in the Civil War in which several of his brothers won fame, but the courage and tenacity of purpose of the Chapman family were inherited by him and found expression in civil life by unflinching loyalty to his convictions. He served as school trustee and in various other official capacities giving his best abilities to any trust accepted by him. Baptized as a young man by the late Rev. H. M. vVharton, D.D., he was a devoted member of Main Street Baptist church all the rest of his life, singing in the choir for more than forty years and never failing to attend preaching and Sunday School services except for urgent cause. He was a man who had little to say but was recognized as one of Luray's most conservative and dependable business men. Born at the old Chapman home, originally the Peter Ruffner homestead, now the residence of Manager W. C. Zepp of the Luray tannery, l\fr. Chapman was the son of William and Elizabeth Forrer Chapman, his father having been originally of Madison county. Col. William Chapman, of Civil ·war celebrity, an older brother of G. T. 212 CHRISTIAN FORRER THE CLOCKMAKER Chapman, was born in Madison county, which is also probably true of some of the other children. Three brothers, Col. William Chapman, eighty-three years old, of Greensboro, N. C., Andrew J. Chapman of Vinton, Va., and John N. Chapman of Luray, and one sister, Miss Annie Chapman of Vinton, Va., survive the subject of this notice. The deceased members were Capt. Samuel Chapman of Covington, Va., another celebrity of Mosby's command who became a minister and revenue officer and died in recent years; Edwin Chapman of Richmond, Miss Kate Chapman and Mrs. Bettie Carter of Atlanta, Ga. Miss Annie Chapman, Andrew J. Chapman, Miss Carrie Chapman of Washington, D. C., and Miss Carter of New Jersey, the last two being nieces of the deceased, were at the funeral with other relatives from a distance. Mr. Chapman was twice married, his first wife having been Miss Jennie McKim, a sister of the late County Treasurer A. W. McKim. By this marriage there is one surviving child, Mrs. Mary Rankin of Luray, and one son, Albert M. Chapman, is deceased. In 1896 Mr. Chapman married Miss Agnes Keeler of Millwood, Va., who survives him with one son, Charles T. Chapman, former assistant principal of the Luray high school, who a year ago gave up teaching to assist in looking after his father's mercantile business. In early years Mr. Chapman was a clerk for Harmison & Co., merchants at Luray. He also clerked in a store at Criglersville, Madison county, for a short time, and taught school for a session or two. He then became connected with the drug store of his brother-in-law, A. W. McKim, with whom he continued for many years. During the period Mr. McKim was county treasurer, the business was conducted under the name of Chapman & Lupton and also as McKim & Chapman. About twenty years ago, Mr. Chapman severed his connection with the drug store and started in the grocery business at his present stand. He has always had an excellent trade which has stood by him staunchly. The funeral which was held in Main Street Baptist church at three o'clock yesterday afternoon was conducted by the pastor, Rev. Charles A. Hall, assisted by all of the other ministers of the town. The body was followed to its last resting place in Green Hill cemetery by a large crowd of people. One child: 343. c-3. Charles Thomas Chapman, b. Nov. 27, 1904. 114. b-10. Andrew Jackson Chapman, b. May 2, 1854, Roanoke, Va.; m. (1) Aug. 16, 1891, near Madison, Ga., Miss Anna Eason, daughter of James M. and Elizabeth Eason, b. Nov. 21, 1874, d. July 19, 1912. He was in U. S. Revenue Service. SAMUEL FoRRER THE Y ouNGEST SoN 213 Seven children: 344. c-1. Thomas Allen Chapman, b. Mar. 17, 1893, Madison, Ga.; not mar ried; on U. S. S. transport "Frederick"; got to France, 1916-1918. 345. c-2. Andrew Jackson Chapman, Jr., b. July 14, 1895, Austell, Ga.; m. Miss Julia James of Roanoke, Va.; living out West (Milwaukee?); on Engineer Corps in France over a year. One son: 682. d-1. Andrew Jackson Chapman, III, b. Oct. 8, 1930, Roanoke, Va. 346. c-3. Marion Eason Chapman, b. Oct. 17, 1897, Austell, Ga.; single. 347. c-4. Harry Jennings Chapman, b. Nov. 16, 1899, Austell, Ga.; m. Miss Emmeretta Watson of Rome, N. Y. One child: 683. d-1. Roger Eason Chapman, b. Apr. 11, 1937, Rome, N. Y. 348. c-5. William Henry Chapman, II, b. May 13, 1903, Austell, Ga.; m. Miss Mary Boon of Roanoke, Va. Two children: 684. d-1. William Henry Chapman, III. 685. d-2. Jennie Chapman. 349. c-6. John Floyd Chapman, b. Sept. 3, 1905, Austell, Ga.; m. Miss Marie Wasmoth of Buffalo, N. Y.; no issue. 350. c-7. Richard Jefferson Chapman, b. Mar. 22, 1909, near Salem, Va. 114. b-10. Andrew Jackson Chapman m. (2) Edna Ingram, Jan. 15, 1914, at Roanoke, Va., b. Sept. 28, 1884, at Ferrum, Franklin Co., Va., daughter of W. T. Roberts and Robertas (Ingram). Two children: 351. c-8. Fountain Chapman, m. July 8, 1937, Miss--. 352. c-9. Howard Chapman, b. Feb. 7, 1917; single. Appendix FIRST FORRER REUNION June 10, 1937, LURAY, VA. The following account from the Page News and Courier of June 15, 1937, written by Mrs. S. A. Walton of Luray, Va., will serve better than anything I can write. FORRER REUNION HELD AT MIMSLYN LAST THURSDAY Miss VIRGINIA CHAPMAN Is HosTEss At Breakfast To Out-of-Town Guests June 10, 1937, will forever be a memorable date in the history of the Forrer family for it was on that date that the first reunion of the descendants of Christian and Elizabeth Kendig Forrer was held at the Mimslyn Hotel, Luray, and surely no more suitable setting could have been selected for this notable event. Miss Virginia Chapman entertained the out-of-town guests at breakfast and credit is due her for the wonderful success of the reunion. After breakfast the guests and Luray contingent assembled at the Mimslyn, where they spent several hours most delightfully in meeting and greeting old friends; after which they repaired to the beautiful and commodious dining room where a most deli cious and elaborate banquet was served by Mr. Mims, at his best. The dining room was artistically decorated and the tables made beautiful by the use of blue delphiniums. The guests were most appreciative of Mr. Mims' efforts to add to the pleasure of the occasion, and were especially impressed with the efficient manner in which the dinner was served to so large a number of people. At the conclusion of the banquet, S. L. Walton, toastmaster, in a few well chosen words welcomed the guests, expressed great pleasure in having them with us, and pro posed to make the reunion an annual affair. He then called upon Judge C. D. Forrer of Parkersburg, W. Va., for a toast, which was given in a characteristic and very pleasing manner, after which he read letters of regret from Dr. S. H. Forrer of Detroit, Mich., and Frank Watkins of New York, and a letter of regret also received from Judge Utz of Missouri. Mr. Walton then introduced Mr. Bruen, the family annalist, who came all the way from Connecticut to be present upon this occasion and who gave a most interesting and illuminating sketch of the family from the time its founder, Christian Forrer, came to America from Swit zerland. This address was greatly enjoyed by those present and all felt deeply grateful to Mr. Bruen for coming to us at this time. Upon leaving the dining room the guests had the pleasure of hearing four vocal selections, beautifully rendered by 1\1rs. Grace Hudgins, a noted concert singer of Richmond, Va. F111rn1-:11 H1-;1 '-'"\, l\1:l7 P,liT 1)1,' HHE\Kl•'\ ....,T l'\Hl, APPENDIX 215 There were fifty-six present, the oldest being Andrew Chapman, 83, of Roanoke; the youngest, Lynn Walton, Jr., 6, of Luray, seventh in the line of descent. Among the guests were many descendants of Colonel William Chapman, so well and affectionately remembered by many of our people as one of Mosby's gallant men during the Civil War. He and his brother, Capt. Chapman, and his cousin, Judah Forrer (father of Mrs. S. A. Walton), were among Mosby's bravest men. Upon leaving the hotel the party visited the old homestead where they were very kindly received by Mrs. Clark and shown through the mansion. Then a visit to the old Forrer cemetery and on to the beautiful old homestead of the Chapman family where they were very graciously received by Mrs. Williams and shown through the home. Thus brings to a close a never-to-be forgotten day. All of the guests expressed the greatest pleasure at being once more in old Virginia and the following verses express their feeling upon this occasion: VALLEY OF VIRGINIA Oh! Valley of Virginia- The dearest spot on earth, Home of my childhood The land that gave me birth; How I love its mountains Its valleys and its hills! The murmur of its rivers, The tinkle of its rills. And what joy to watch its sunsets, And their golden afterglow; And the purpling twilight, As the shadows come and go; And when moonlight floods the valley With its mystic, silvery sheen- It becomes a fairyland No fairer one, I ween. For God (I speak in reverence), Never threw upon the screen A more enchanting picture, Than this old Virginia scene; And when life's little day is ended And I lie down to rest; May it be at even-tide And in this spot so blest. 216 CHRISTIAN FORRER THE CLOCKMAKER The following out-of-town guests attended the reunion: Frank Bruen, Bristol, Conn.; Judge and Mrs. Charles Forrer and son, Parkersburg, W. Va.; Dr. and Mrs. C. H. Dunlop, Brooklyn, N. Y.; Mrs. G. C. Hudgins, Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Forrer, Mr. and Mrs. D. C. Chapman and sons, Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Capitaine, all of Richmond, Va.; Miss E.C.Harmon, Northport, N. Y.; Mrs. Herbert New man and Mrs. Josephine Sampson, Gordonsville, Va.; Mrs. R. Y. Brooking, Amherst Court House, Va.; Mr. and Mrs. Joe Ellis and Miss Elizabeth Pendleton, Washington, D. C.; Sam Forrer Chapman and daughters, of Pittsburgh, Pa.; M. E. Chapman, Roanoke; Mrs. John Forrer, Sr., Misses Nellie Regina, Virginia Forrer and Mr. and Mrs. John Forrer, Jr., of Stuart's Draft; Mr. and Mrs. John Renolds, Front Royal, Va.; Mrs. D. H. Forrer, Miss Sue Forrer and Mrs. Howard Whitmore, Harrisonburg; Mrs. Annie Kenny, Chicago, Ill.; Mrs. J. B. Grove, Dayton, Va.; Vincent Kerr, Staunton, Va.; Mr. and Mrs. Lester Forrer and children, and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Munford, of Baltimore, Md. TRIP TO LURAY-JUNE NINTH, NINETEEN THIRTY-SEVEN We left the sleeping city In the early morn Came upon dew-drenched meadows Of wheat and growing corn. We praised God with the robin Who sang of crystal brooks, Of rapture in the sunlight, Of nests in shaded nooks. We followed fertile valleys And a mountain range Whose lights and shadows mirrored The sky's mood and change. We reached that field of battle Where a cause was lost, Recalled the bitter conflict And a valiant host Who sleep where gentle flowers Cover battle scars, Where birds sing in the sunshine Knowing naught of wars. We found, quite near the highway Friends of long ago, Rested under stately trees For an hour or so. APPENDIX 217 Took the lovely Skyline drive Where the locusts bloomed; Through whose valley vista Massanutta loomed. We wound down from the mountain To famous old Luray While night sealed up in memory The scenes of this June day. In years to come I'm certain We shall remember well The gladness of the countryside And all the magic spell Of birds and hills and flowers, And at the close of day The fellowship with cousins, In lovely old Luray. LELA HAWKINS DUNLOP Sent April 10, 1938 MANY ATTEND FORRER REUNION From the Page News and Courier, Luray, Va., of Tuesday, June 28, 1938 From the four corners of the earth, the descendants of Christian Forrer, of Switzerland, who came to Pennsylvania in 1754, and of his four sons, three of whom, Henry, Christian and Samuel, migrated to Virginia about 1796, gathered Sunday among familiar scenes of their ancestors to hold their second annual reunion, and pay homage to their common ancestor. (Daniel Forrer, second son of Christian Forrer, remained in Pennsylvania, where he died in 1802.) Henry Forrer (d. Dec. 8, 1812) and Samuel Forrer (d. Aug. 8, 1836) remained in what later became Page County. Their brother Christian and his family started for Dayton, Ohio, in 1828; he dying on the way, at or near Wheeling, which was then in Virginia. (Up to this point the original account of the Reunion has been changed from the original, because of some typographical errors and to include a few more facts. F.B.) The buried were visited as well as the ancestral home now owned by Nelson H. Clark, just south of Luray. Festivities began Saturday night with a reception at the home of Miss Virginia Chapman, a great granddaughter of Samuel Forrer, and a carillon recital at the Singing Tower by Charles Chapman, Luray Carillonneur, and a descend- 218 CHRISTIAN FORRER THE CLOCKMAKER ant of the Forrers. The special carillon program gave the following numbers, closing with "Carry Me Back To Ole Virginny": "vVbat A Friend We Have In Jesus," "Nearer My God To Thee," "Father, I Stretch My Hands To Thee," "Here Is Loveliness," and "Believe Me If All Those Endearing Young Charms." The home of Miss Virginia Chapman, where most of the hundred guests were entertained was decorated in the colors of the Forrer Coat-of-Arms for the occas10n. Sunday morning at 10 :30 the visitors gathered at the ancestral home near Luray for an address by Dr. Samuel Forrer of Detroit, Mich. Dr. Forrer spoke on the "Influence of Good Religious People upon Their Descendants, and the Responsibility Descendants Owed to Their Ancestors to Live up to Their Obli gations." Dr. Forrer said in part: In memory of our beloved dead who lived and loved and labored in this place dedicated to the worship of God as well as the comfort of man, we feel this morning as Moses felt at the burning bush-"The ground on which we stand is Holy Ground," sanctified by the presence of God and the lives of Godly men and women. Before they had a church in this community this living room of the old Forrer home served as a church on Sunday mornings. Here as their great grandchildren and great great grandchildren we meet this morning for worship. In an ancient and honorable Book we read "Honor thy father and thy mother." Earth's oldest and best institution is the family. Everyone enters the world in a social circle of at least three persons, his father, his mother and him self-a family. Man's duty to man begins in the family. Government originated in the family. Discipline commenced in the family. The law of the family is, therefore, the fundamental law of human relationships. It is there the great lessons of life are learned and the great virtues of character, such as worthiness and trustworthiness, are developed-if they ever are. "Honor thy father and thy mother." Why? Because to them we owe our existence. For years we were entirely dependent upon them for food and clothing and care without which we should have perished. Our color, our height, our voice, our brain quality, our physical vigor, whatever constitutes our weakness or strength, was largely determined for us by what our parents were. When I see children with scorfulus blood, weak minds, and failing faculties as part of their birthday present, I always thank God for parents who bequeathed to me a healthful body and a normal mind. So, too, our moral life sustains an intimate relation to theirs, it being easy or difficult for one to do well according as his parents were or were not temperate or virtuous. Dr. Holmes says, "Every man is an omnibus in which his ancestors are all riding." The roots of the present lie deep in the past. The Scripture says, "Others have labored and we are getting the benefits of their labors." We are the heirs of all the ages in the foremost ranks of time. We inherit their material riches. FonREH R1,;m;10:-;, Hl38 i\J,'TEIJ ( 'mmc11 ~EltVJCE IX 8AMUE[, FonnEn Ilou:-E APPENDIX 219 The poor man today enjoys conveniences and luxuries of which kings did not dream a short time ago. We inherit their intellectual riches. We read books we did not write. We have laws we did not make. We enjoy liberties we did not win. We sing songs we did not compose. We breathe prayers others taught us. Even our Bible comes to us through the blood of other hearts and the work of other hands. So, too, as regards the great inventions, "Others have labored and we get the benefits of their labor." At first men cut their grain with a hand sickle, holding the grain in one hand and using the sickle with the other. Then came the scythe used in both hands. Then the scythe and cradle. Then came the mowing machines drawn by horses followed by rake and human hands. Next came the reaper, the binder, the shocker, the loader, the thresher till the great machine today in the harvest field does all the drudgery from cutting the grain to stacking the straw and sacking the seed. At first men crushed the grain for bread by pounding it with a pestle. It was a hand process. Then they ground the grain by hand between stones, next they utilized water and the old mill wheel such as we see on this estate, to turn the upper stone upon the nether. The first water mills could turn out two barrels of flour a day. Today our great flour mills easily produce 17,000 barrels a day, using electric power. We also inherit spiritual riches of other generations. We sit at the feet of our fathers and learn from them the words of life. Our liberties and free institutions are part of our spiritual inheritance. Our fathers labored and suffered and died for free assemblage, free church, free school, free press and free speech. We enjoy these benefits of their sacrifices, and we must keep them free. I recall a circus parade in our old home town when I was a child and my father standing me on his shoulders that I might see over the crowd. We stand on the shoulders of our ancestors and we see farther but we are no taller. The liv ing generation is always tempted to regard its fathers and grandfathers as inferiors and back-numbers, if not "old foggies" and even "mossbacks." We who live and do the work of the world, always think "we are the people." But one who owes all his opportunities in life to the sacrificial services of his father and father's father should first demonstrate his ability to live and to help others to live before he speaks condescendingly of "the old man." Let the 20th century damsel, blowing her cigarette smoke and sneering at her grandmother as outmoded, try a few puffs of that grandmother's old cob pipe and long green tobacco and she will discover that the women of yesterday were made of sterner stuff. Scrap the achieve ments of our fathers. Start us today where they started in an American wilderness and how long would it take us to attain the heights on which they left us? "We stand on the shoulders of our ancestors, we see farther but we are no taller." I sometimes wonder, when I think of what those pioneering fathers did, if we are as tall. This morning we rejoice in the physical vigor of our ancestors to endure 220 CHRISTIAN FORRER THE CLOCKMAKER pioneering, to conquer a wilderness, to escape the arrows of Indians and to attain a ripe old age. My first visit to Stuart's Draft when a mere child introduced me to three members of our family whom I had never seen before: Aunt Bessie Chap man, 90, Uncle Jacob Forrer, 92, and Aunt Hannah Forrer, 96. We rejoice in their mental grasp of opportunities and their courage to embrace them. Back in the early centuries when our fathers migrated to Switzerland they were escaping the tyrannies of Germany and France. They had the courage to launch new enterprises both there and here; the power to appraise values and to select sites for estates and to execute high purposes. We rejoice especially in their deep religious convictions, which led the founder of this original Forrer estate in Virginia to make this house "a temple of God" as well as a home for his family. We rejoice in all the sterling qualities of character for which our fathers have been noted wherever known. Like Enoch, "They walked with God and are not here" because God called them up higher. Some of our family this morn ing are in the "church Triumphant"; some of us are here; yet we all rejoice together in the "communion of the Saints." So one generation completes another that all may rejoice together when the designs of the Divine Artificer shall have been completed. The services were held in the large room of the home, which had been built to accommodate the neighborhood for church services as well as for a home. Ser vices were held later in the day at the family graveyard, and the reunion con cluded with a dinner at the Mimslyn at which J. J. Forrer, of Richmond, was toastmaster. Those called on for talks included Dr. Samuel Forrer, of Detroit, Mich.; Frank Bruen, of Bristol, Conn.; John Forrer, of Cleveland, 0.; Frank Watkins, of Portland, Ore.; and George Revercomb, of Covington. Coffman Chap man, of Richmond, read regrets from Dr. Atwell Forrer, Atlanta, and Judge Forrer, Parkersburg. Miss Virginia Chapman was made financial and corresponding secretary, and the group decided to hold their next reunion in Luray three years from now. Those present included the following: From Brooklyn, N. Y.: Mr. and Mrs. Charles H. Dunlop, John B. Dunlop; from Indianapolis, Ind.: Miss Pauline Wil son; from Richmond, Va.: Mr. and Mrs. David Coffman Chapman, David Chapman, Jr., Collins Chapman, Mrs. Grace C. Hudgins, Mr. and Mrs. John Forrer, Miss Margaret Forrer, John Forrer, Jr., Billy Forrer; from Washington, D. C.: Miss Elizabeth Capitaine and Miss Elizabeth Pendleton; from Baltimore: Mr. and Mrs. Stuart Johnson, Leonard, Alan Corrie, and Garland Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. William M. Plummer, Miss Ellen Pickney Plummer; from Tampa, Fla.: Mrs. Roberta Ramp; from Winston-Salem, N. C.: Mrs. Beatrice Chapman Young; from Cleveland, 0.: Mrs. Anna Frick, Mr. and Mrs. John Forrer; from APPENDIX 221 Greensboro, N. C.: Catherine Chapman; from Northport, N. Y.: Miss E. C. Har mon; from Wilmington, Del.: Walter Paxton; from Pittsburgh, Pa.: Virginia Chapman, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Forrer Chapman, Mary Eustace and Elizabeth Chapman; from Detroit: Dr. and Mrs. Samuel H. Forrer; from Dayton, 0.: Mrs. George H. Wood, J. Elliot Peirce, Mrs. Nathaniel Clunet, Mrs. Robert Light, Miss Ellen Light; from Upper Darby, Pa.: William H. Chapman; from Portland, Ore.: Frank Watkins; from Bristol, Conn.: Frank Bruen; from Chicago: Mrs. Annie Kenny, William Kenny; from Harrisonburg, Va.: Mr. and Mrs. Harry Forrer, Miss Sue Forrer, Mrs. Howard Whitmore, Mr. and Mrs. Henry F. Rolston; from Clarksville, Va.: Helen Dunlop; from Covington, Va.: Horace A. Revercomb, Mrs. Elizabeth Revercomb, Miss Ella Lee, William Chapman, and George Revercomb, Jr., Edmund Revercomb; from Somerset, Va.: Mrs. Mary Chapman Newman; from Dayton, Va.: Mrs. J. B. Grove, Miss Elsie Grove; from Staunton: Mrs. Harriet Armentrout, Vincent Kerr; from Vinton, Va.: Howard Chapman, Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Chapman; from Front Royal: John Renalds, Mrs. Bettie Renalds, Marvin Renalds; from Portsmouth, Va.: Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Montfalcon, Frances Montfalcon; from Stuart's Draft: Mrs. Nellie Forrer, Misses Regina, Virginia and Nellie Bell Forrer, John Forrer, Charles Forrer; from Luray: Miss Virginia Chapman, Mrs. Carolyn Chapman Wood, Miss Estelle Brubaker, Mr. and Mrs. Abram Brubaker, Miss Alice Brubaker, Mrs. Jessie Brubaker, C. B. Graves, Mrs. C. B. Graves, Miss Mildred Graves, Mrs. R. E. L. Kendrick, S. Lynn Walton, Mrs. Katie Walton, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Chapman, Mrs. G. T. Chap man, Mrs. Mary Chapman Rankin, Miss Ada Jean Rankin; and from Jeffress, Va.: Miss Helen Dunlop. A. J. Chapman, of Vinton, was the oldest descendant in attendance. He is 84 years old and in fairly good health. There were four generations present from Dayton, 0. ADDRESS FOR JUNE 26, 1938, AT LURAY, VA. FRANK BRUEN In 1937, I spoke principally about how little we knew of Christian Forrer and his early surroundings; but today I am happy to say we know not all, but quite a little more of his origin and surroundings. The last item of the search of 1915, was really the solution of my quest, but because of a mistake on the part of my searcher, or an error on the Swiss records, it became a new puzzle instead of a solution. You may remember this record gave the baptism of Gottfried Abraham Chris tian, born Nov. 10, 1757, son of the late Daniel Forrer of Langnau, and his wife Anna Engel Forrer. We supposed this child might be a nephew of our ancestor and named after him by an older brother Daniel who had remained in Switzer land. 222 CHRISTIAN FORRER THE CLOCKMAKER Our search this year revealed the fact that there was indeed an older brother named Daniel, but the infant instead of being a nephew, was our ancestor himself. The date given for his birth should have been 1737 and not 1757. Soon after getting our 1938 search under way a most important item came to me from one of the librarians of the Lancaster Historical Library. This is so unique I shall give it entire now, as well as in the Forrer book, which by the way, I hope to get out this summer. The item is as follows: The following information is taken from page 44 of "Lists of Swiss Emigrants in the Eighteenth Century to the American Colonies," by Faust and Brumbaugh. 17 54, May 18. The brothers Fuhrer of Langnau have emigrated to Pennsylvania. Born in the district (Amt) of Trachselwald, they possessed an estate named Lohren near Mett in the district of Nidau. The Landvogt of Trachsel wald is instructed to place a steward (Vogt) in charge of the property which the Fuhrers left behind, especially of the estate, Lohren which was left unprovided for. The Landvogt of Nidau is instructed to make inquiries in the neighboring district (Langschaft) of Erguel, because so many former Bernese who were residing there have emigrated to Pennsylvania. (Langnau is in the district of Signau, Mett in the district of Biel) 1757, Aug. 8. Trachselwald, Amtsrechnung In 1754 Christen Fuhrer and his brother(s) and Sister(s) from the dis trict (Amt) of Trachselwald emigrated to Pennsylvania and settled in Lancaster. At that time they took 600 crowns with them. Now, with the permission of the government, they are taking over the remainder -1866 crowns. They pay the emigration tax of 10 per cent, 246 crowns, 16 btz., 2 kreuzer, in all. (The commune of Langnau now belongs to the district of Signau. The Fuhrer family is still to be found there.) 1757, Aug. 29. Christen, Daniel and Christina Fuhrer, who emigrated to Pennsylvania, have settled in Lancaster. The estate Lohren in the district (Amt) of Nidau, which belonged to them, has been sold, with the permission of the government for 9733 pounds, 6 sh., 8 pence. The Landvogt received the 10 per cent emigration tax on this amount, 973 pounds. So we now learn it would be untenable to hold that Christian Forrer, our ancestor, came to America in 1750, returned to Switzerland, and came back to America in 17 54. APPENDIX 223 Christian Forrer was only a boy of 17 in 1754. From our search we find Christian Forrer was baptised at Nidau and his brothers and sister in nearby Mett; so our vital statistics of the family are as follows: Daniel Fuhrer, surgeon and barber, of Langnau, was buried in Mett, Oct. 7, 1747. Anna Engel, his wife, was buried at Mett, May 11, 1740. Their four children were: 1. CHRISTINA FUHRER, baptized at Mett, Mar. 27, 1729. 2. JOHANNES FUHRER, baptized at Mett, Jan. 20, 1732; buried May 26, 1735, at Mett. 3. DANIEL FUHRER, baptized at Mett, May 16, 1734. 4. GOTTFRIED ABRAHAM CHRISTIAN FUHRER, baptized at Nidau, Nov. 10, 1737; he died in Pennsylvania, Aug. 28, 1783. Of these, Johannes or John, only lived a little over three years and fades from the picture; of Christian, minus two of his names, we have garnered quite a little information; but Christina and Daniel have faded from sight as completely as little Johannes. We have no proven fact about them. A certain Daniel Forrer, in Lancaster County, Pa., bought a piece of land in 1760, and sold it to Christian Forrer, but there was another Daniel at that time and we do not know which one this man was. I have a copy of a bond made by a man named Whitmer in 1795; he binds himself to leave to the heirs of Christian Forrer, Sr., the sum of 400 pounds of gold or silver, in case his wife died childless. The money was paid. His wife was a widow when Whitmer married her, Christina Miller, and he had made the compact with her; so it really seems as if she might have been Christina Forrer, but so far no proof has been found. June 14th I mailed the manuscript of the Forrer book to a firm to obtain the cost of printing and handling the distribution of the book and then began this short paper. "\Yhen I obtained my mail at noon, two large yellow parcels attracted my attention. One package contained three airplane pictures, 10" by 10" in size, of the old Forrer homes and the surrounding country. I have these pictures with me but they are an awkward shape for the book and I shall have to consult with the engraver and bookmaker about them. The other package had a lot of pam phlets and pictures, mostly in French and German. 224 CHRISTIAN FORRER THE CLOCKMAKER GATE I I No. 1 SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF 5 6 7 8 ELIZABETH FORRER DEPARTED THIS LIFE DECEMBER 29TH I I I I 1802 AGED 47 YEARS 2 3 4 11 MONTHS & 8 DAYS In the midst of life I I I We are in death FORRER BURIAL PLOT No. 2 No. 3 IN MEMORY OF SACRED CATHERINE F. KENDRICK TO THE MEMORY OF BORN JUNE 5TH JANE P. FORRER 1823 WIFE OF & DIED MAY lsT HENRY FORRER 1829 AND DAUGHTER OF AGED 5 YEARS ROBERT AND MARY 10 MONTHS PATTERSON 26 DAYS BORN APRIL 23RD 1770 DEPARTED THIS LIFE SEPTEMBER 5TH 1836 AGED 66 YEARS 4 MOS AND 13 DAYS No. 4 No MARKER. APPENDIX 225 No. 5 No. 6 SACRED SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF TO THE MEMORY OF HENRY FORRER SAMUEL FORRER BORN SEPTEMBER BORN NOVEMBER 21ST 1761 16TH 1773 DEPARTED THIS LIFE DEPARTED THIS LIFE DECEMBER 8TH AUGUST 8TH 1812 1836 · AGED 51 YEARS AGED 63 YEARS 2 MONTHS & 25 DAYS 3 MONTHS & 8 DAYS No. 7 No. 8 ERECTED TO THE MEMORY SACRED OF TO THE MEMORY OF CATHERINE CHRISTIAN CONSORT OF SON OF SAMUEL FORRER, SEN. SAMUEL AND CATHERINE AND DAUGHTER OF FORRER CHRISTIAN AND MARY BORN FEBRUARY EBERSOLE 3RD 1801 OF WASHINGTON Co. MD. DEPARTED THIS LIFE DIED JULY 18, 1859 JANUARY 25TH IN THE 92ND YEAR OF HER AGE. 1846 AGED 44 YEARS Strength and honor are her clothing 11 MONTHS & 22 DAYS And she shall rejoice in time to come Proverbs XXXI, 25. CAST IRON 0 0 n Gate of th RNAMENT F orrer Buriale IronPlot, F Lu~e ~ncJosing the a)' virgmia Index of Fo:r:rer Names (FEWER, FoRER, FunR, FUHRER, FURER, FuRRER) FEWER Elva Jean 190 Johan Rudolph 14 Florence Firebaugh 189 Frances A. (Brumback) 171 FoRER Frances Elizabeth (Edge) 175 Adam4 Frances M. 171 Daniel 4 Frank Brumback 171 Emmanuel Carl Albert 4 Grace Mayer (Ziegler) 190 Franz Albert 4 Hannah 182 Jakob 3 Hans 10 Johann Daniel 4 Hans Jacob 10 Johann Jakob 4 Henrietta 171 Johann Rudolf Philipp 4 Henry 21 22 23 27 35 46 47 90 168 182 187 Lienhard 4 189 Niklaus 4 Henry (Heinrich) 72 Hester S. (Johnston) Moore 182 FORRER Hildegarde (Herring) 180 Abraham 92 Howard 140-142 Adam 15 Indus Elizabeth 189 Anna 72 74 162 Jacob 10 13 14 182 191 192 Anna Barbara 173 17 4 Jane(--) 37 Anna (Noecher) 72 Jane Catherine 48 67 Anne 136 145 Jane (Patterson) 48 143 Anne Maria (Lear) 172 Johann Christian 10 Annie Margaret (Lineweaver) 189 Johannes 10 14 15 Arthur 176 John 145 146 153 156 161 190 Augusta 129 John Jacob 189 Barbara 73 John Keneagy 175 Barbara (--) 37 John Kenny 190 Bertha E. (Wissler) 175 Joseph 179 180 Callie (Humphreys) 171 Joseph Deyerie 180 Caroline (Mills) 161 Judah 171 Catherine 72 76 90 172 190 191 Julian 189 Catherine (Ebersole) 168 171 Kate 172 173 Catherine Eversole 188 Kilian 10 Charles Daniel 179 180 Konrad 10 Charles Daniel, Jr. 180 Lester B. 172 Charles Whitmore 190 Lucy B. 172 Christian 1 2 7 10 13-19 21-23 26 30 72 87- Ludwig 9 11 12 89 171174 Mabel T. 172 Christian, Jr. 22 23 26 27 37 48 90 96 142 Margaret Moss 180 144 Margaret Moss (Wetherell) 180 Christina 72 144 162 Maria (Showalter) 187 Clara B. 172 Mariah (Eversole) 189 Daniel 5 14-18 21-23 27 37 48 72 73 90 145 Mary 26 35 48 49 72 81 136 152 161 191 192 174 190 Mary Catherine 176 Daniel Atwell 166 175 179 Mary Katherine 190 David Henry 189 Mary Virginia (Dudley) Trevy 181 Edward 129 Nellia Belle 190 Edward W. 172 Nettie Louise 172 Elizabeth 26 35 48 59 90 144 161 193 N. Virginia 172 Elizabeth Hannah 105 106 182 Orilla 189 Elizabeth (Kendrick) 1 18 19 22 23 27 28 Rebecca 161 29 72 Regina 178 Elizabeth (Keneagy) 174 Salome 177 192 Elizabeth Keneagy 181 Samuel 13 15 23 26 35 42 48 87 89 92-105 Elizabeth (Neidig) 87 96 107 124 144 166 170 171178 179 180 181 Elizabeth Susan 189 189 228 CHRISTIAN FORRER THE CLOCKMAKER FORRER-Continued FUHRER Samuel H. 172 Anna (Engel) 1 7 8 13 Samuel Henry 190 Christian 7 Samuel Jacob 172 Christina 1 3 7 8 Samuel Thomas 180 Daniel 1 3 7 8 Samuel White 176 Gottfried Abraham Christian 1 3.7 8 13)4 Sarah 173 174 Sarah Hastings (Howard) 92 105 140 152 15 Sarah (Hottel) Hupp 171 Hans 7 Sarah Jane 182 Johannes 1 7 8 9 Susan 190 Peter 9 Susan Regina 190 Ulrich 9 Susan (Whitmore) 182 191 Veronica ("Frany") 73 FURER Virginia Olive 190 Hans Caspar 14 William 187 Lenhart 14 William Henry 189 190 FUIUI.ER FUHR Christian 14 Gerhart 14 Daniel 118 · Johann Lehnhart 14 Jacob 14 Index of Names Other Than Forrer ABBOT'l' Ralph 51 Frances Sophia 204 Sythia Ann (Dix) 50 51 Lyman 204 BARGAMIN Marie (Matthiessen) 204 Belle Cohoke (Cosby) 176 Theodore 204 Clifford 176 ALLEN Lulla 176 Elizabeth 204 Minnie B. 176 Ira 60 Ora 176 Ruth (White) 60 BARTON ALWARD Rose 186 B. W. 186 BEAHM Catherine Elizabeth (Liggett) 183 Adria J. (Brubaker) 51 Jacob Hershel 186 Bettie A. 52 William Harold 186 Delmer L. 52 ARMENTROUTE Estella 52 Harriet Jane (Kerr) 56 Glenna N. 52 J. Nickolas 56 Grace I. 52 ARNOLD Homer J. 51 Elizabeth C. 52 John H. 51 Henry H. 52 Minnie I. (--) 51 Magdalena (--) 52 Vernia M. 52 ATKINS BEALL Rebecca 77 79 Francis 62 Otha Dyche (Renalds) 62 BACHMAN BEIL Christian 82 C.R. 79 Ellen 82 Hester E. (Shott) 79 Elmira 83 BETTS Elmira Mary (Bowman) 83 Clarence Edward 177 George 82 Mary Salome 177 George Zinn 83 Mary Salome (Wilson) 177 Lizzie (Bomberger) 83 Paul Heilig 177 Luther 83 BIGHAM Mary Ann (Bowman) 82 D. F. 69 Rolandus 83 David Utz 69 Sallie (Zinn) 83 James Evans 69 Samuel Shank 83 John William 69 Sarah (Zinn) 82 Raymond69 BAER Sarah Duncan (Utz) 69 Alice (Groff) 76 BOAZ Anna 74 Elizabeth 50 Anna (Brubacher) 74 BOGER Benjamin Erb 76 Matilda 86 Daniel 74 Sallie Minerva (Bowman) 86 Isaac 74 William Pierce 86 Mabel Groff 76 BOMBERGER Maria 74 Lizzie 83 BAKER BONDURANT Minnie 186 J. Alice 55 BALL BOON Edward Augustus 50 51 Mary 213 Elizabeth B. (Meador) 50 BOWLER Glen 50 Alice D. 56 John 50 BOWMAN Mary Evelyn 51 Aaron Light 82 Mary Susan 51 Abner Joseph 82 Melvin 51 Alfred 82 Mildred 51 Alice Ann 84 Muriel 51 Allen F. 83 Myrtle 51 Allen G., Jr. 83 230 CHRISTIAN FORRER THE CLOCKMAKER BowMAN-Continued Myra Elizabeth 84 Anne (Stewart) 86 Norman 82 Annie (Rissor) 82 Oliver 82 Annie (Smith) 83 Oscar 82 Beatrice 82 Philip Creighton 86 Catherine 82 Ralph 0. 83 Catherine (Carpenter) 83 Roy82 Catherine Elizabeth 85 86 Sallie Minerva 86 Cyrus Elias 83 Sarah 82 Cyrus Forrer 84 Tillie (Soule) 84 Donald 82 Timothy A. 82 Dorothy Price 83 Veronia or "Frany" (Forrer) 73 Elinor Anne 86 Warren A. 83 Ellen (Bachman) 82 Warren Harding 83 Ellen (Roebuck) 82 BOYCE Elmira Mary 83 -52 Ethel Lydia 85 Vernia M. (Beahm) 52 Fanny (Horst) 81 BRACKBILL Forrer Hoffer 84 Benjamin 18 23 29 30 George 81 John 39 Gladson George 85 Mary (Kendrick) 18 29 Gladys 83 BRECHT Gladys (Smith) 85 Alice Ann (Bowman) 84 Helena 85 Samuel Augustus 84 Henry Allen 86 BRENNAN Hilda 0. 84 -74 Hoffer George 85 Anna (Stretch) 74 Ira Thomas 82 BROOKING Irwin William 85 86 Betty Chapman 203 Jacob 82 Eliza (Pettus) 202 Jay Paul 86 Esther Foote 203 Jenny (Brown) 83 Esther Foote (Chapman) 202 John 72 81 Josephine Semple 202 John Alpheus 84 Luella (Mc Crory) 203 John G. 85 Robert Upshur 202 John Jacob 83 Rosa 203 John Russell 86 Virginia Jackson 203 John Stewart 86 William 202 Joseph 73 77 William Chapman 203 Joseph Z. 82 BROWN Katherine (Lentz) 84 85 Jenny 83 Laura Jane 82 BROWNING Leighton George 84 85 Anthonv 59 67 Lentz Harry 86 Isabella (Kendrick) 59 67 Lottie 82 Kendrick 67 Louise (Runkel) 82 BROYLES Luella May 85 Carson Shirley 63 Lulu (Mc Carty) 82 Elva Virginia (Brubaker) 63 Mabel 83 Guy Edward 63 Mabel M. 83 Peggy Ann 63 Maria (Light) 82 Ralph Carson 63 Marian 83 BRUBACHER Marron N. 84 - (Xoll) 76 Mary A. 83 Anna 74 75 Mary Alice (Shaak) 86 Anna (Forrer) 72 74 Mary Ann 82 86 Anna Hostetter (Nissley) 74 Mary Ellen 84 Barbara 74 Mary Emma 83 Benjamin 76 Mary (Forrer) 72 81 Catherine 75 Mary or Nancy (Gingrich) 82 Daniel 72 74 75 Mary Hoffer 84 85 David 74 Mary Jane 86 Elizabeth 74 75 Matilda 86 Elizabeth Buckwalter (Huber) 75 Miles Augustus 84 Fannv 75 Miriam M. 83 Franey 75 INDEX OF NAMES OTHER THAN FORRER 231 BRUBACHER-Continued Sarah J. 50 51 John H. 75 Sarah P. (Meador) 50 Levi Noll 76 Thomas Lee 63 Lizzie 76 Viola (Rhyman) 52 Magdalena 75 Virginia Elizabeth (Strickler) 62 Maria 74 Walter James 52 Mary Stehman (Hostetter) 75 Willis Gander 62 Mattie 76 Zachariah Shirley 62 BRUBAKER BRUEN Abraham 9 50 51 Amelia Russell (Sawhill) 136 Adria A. 52 Augusta (Forrer) 129 130 131 Adria J. 51 Frank 136 140 Alfred A. 52 Kathleen 136 Alice Josephine (Carroll) 62 Luther 129 Alice Lillian 62 Luther Barnett 129-133 Ann (Forrer) 145 Mary Howard 136 164 Arthur Rhyman 52 Robert L. 136 140 Calpernia C. 51 Robert Luther 136 Carson Arnold 52 Sarah ("Sella") Howard 133 Charles 50 BRUMBACK Clyde Abraham 63 Frances A. 171 Elizabeth (--) 50 Frances M. (Forrer) 171 Elizabeth C. (Arnold) 52 Vergie L. 171 Elizabeth (Revercomb) 49 50 51 BURHER Elmo Virginus 63 Charles Robert 203 Elva Virginia 63 Maryjane 203 Emily Catherine 66 Rosa (Brooking) 203 Emily Jane 59 61 BURKHOLDER Emmett Milroy 63 Sara 75 Etta May 52 BURNER Eugene Poincare 63 Alice Elizabeth 64 Eva Mary (Yates) 66 Alice Elizabeth (Kendrick)164 Florence 50 Elsie May 64 George V. 62 Etta (Rothgeb) 64 Gladys May 66 Mervin K. 64 Glenna Hudson 66 Phyllis Virginia 64 Hannah Jane (Kendrick) 65 Rufus Dudley 64 Harry Andrew 66 BURTON Harvey 50 John M. 54 Henry James 52 Olivia Janette (Linkenhoker) 54 James A. 52 Jesse Williams 62 CADWALLADER John Thomas 63 -74 Julia Estelle 63 Fanny (Krall) 74 Justice Lee 63 CAPITAINE Larry Randolph 62 Elizabeth Forrer 210 Louis Shirley 63 Elizabeth Forrer (Chapman) 209 Mabel Estelle 66 Wallace Gray 209 Marjorie Elizabeth 52 CARPENTER Mary Catherine (Kendrick) 62 Ada E. 70 Mary Elizabeth 63 Catherine 83 Maud Gertrude 66 Daniel E. 70 Mildred Mary 63 Emma (Kuenyi) 70 Olive Elva (Rosser) 63 Ernest H. 70 Oscar William 62 Hubert B. 70 Peter 50 Mary Catherine (Utz) 70 Ralph V. 62 Orson D. 70 Reba Ray (Pickard) 63 Robert L. 70 Rebecca (Grmder) 62 CARROLL Ressie Leona 62 Alice Josephine 62 Robert Amos 63 CARTER Rufus Martin 62 Annie E. 206 Ruth Kendrick 66 Chapman T. (or P.) 206 Samuel Patrick Andrew 65 Joseph E. 206 Sarah Elizabeth (Mauck) 63 Joseph Milton 206 232 CHRISTIAN FORRER THE CLOCKMAKER CARTER-Continued Marion Eason 213 Mary Elizabeth (Chapman) 206 208 Mary (Boon) 213 William A. 206 Mary Elizabeth 206 210 212 CHANDLER Mary Eustace 205 Margaret 56 Mary Jane Stuart 204 CHAPMAN Mary Lewis 196 Agnes (Keeler) 211 212 Paul S. 196 Andrew J. 205 206 208 Richard Jefferson 213 Albert McKim 211 212 Robert Low 205 Andrew Jackson 212 Roger Eason 213 Andrew Jackson, Jr. 213 Rosamond Curtis (Low) 204 Andrew Jackson, III 213 Samuel Forrer 104 193-195 205 208 Anna (Eason) 212 Theodore Abbott 204 Beatrice Elgin 196 Thomas Allen 213 Carolyn McKim 210 Virginia Mary 210 Catherine Ann (Hinkin) 205 William Allen 193 195 202 205 208 210 Catherine (Gaines) 193 William Henry 104 196-202 213 Catharine Virginia 205 William Wallace Scott 204 Charles Thomas 212 CHERRY Claudia Marshall Willis 204 Sarah J. (Brubaker) Meador 51 Collins Allen 210 William 51 David Coffman 210 CHURCHILL David Low 205 Everett Brent 65 David Rollston 210 Iva Gertrude (Kendrick) 65 Dennis Scott 204 Kenneth Walter 65 Edmond Gaines 195 205 208 Minnie May 177 Edna (Ingram) 213 CLARK Eliza Rebecca (Elgin) 193 -80 Elizabeth (Allen) 204 Joseph L. 204 Elizabeth Forrer 195 203 205 209 Josephine Jeffries (Chapman) 201 Elizabeth (Forrer) 193 208 Mary Emma (Mars) 80 Elizabeth (Peck) 202 CLARKE Ella Lee 195 Elizabeth Isabel 56 Ellen Richie (Scott) 203 James T. 56 Ellen Ritchie 204 Ellen Rollston 210 - CLUNET Emily Coffman 210 Aimee Lannay 116 Emmeretta (Watson) 213 Henrietta Parrott 116 Esther Foote 202 Mary Edward 116 Eustace Blackwell 204 Mary Edward (Parrott) 107 113 115 116 Eustace Blackwell, Jr. 205 Mary (Shannon) 116 Fountain 213 Natalie 116 Frances Sophia (Abbott) 204 Nathaniel Shannon 116 George Thomas 208 210-212 Victor 116 Gustavius Elgin 195 COCK Hannah Catharine 205 206 Annie Berry (Renalds) 61 Harry Jennings 213 Annie Renalds 61 Herbert Douglass 196 Bettie Deuel 61 Howard 213 Daniel Feeks 61 James Harvey 210 Jacquin 61 James Jeffries 203 204 Roland Deuel 61 Jane Catherine (Coffman) 206-208 209 COFFMAN Jennie 213 Bettie (McKim) 207 Jennie Sophia (McKim) 210 David C. 207 John Floyd 213 David E. 209 John H. 204 Jane Catherine 206 John N. 48 88 COLEMAN John Newton 206-208 Beatrice Elgin (Young) 196 John Newton, Jr. 210 John 196 Josephine 202 COMPTON Josephine M. (Jeffries) 196 199 200-202 204 Joseph B. 47 60 Julia (James) 213 Martha Belle (Gatewood) 47 60 Katherine Forrer 205 COOLIDGE Margaret Ann 206 Dorothy Peirce 125 Marie (Wasmoth) 213 Elizabeth Forrer (Peirce) 124 125 INDEX OF NAMES OTHER TRAN FORRER 233 COOLIDGE-Continued Sarah Elizabeth 178 Joseph Bradford 125 Dix Mary Elizabeth 125 Sythia Ann 51 COPPAGE DORSEY Bessie (Ryan) 53 Lena Belle 53 Caroline (Rumble) 53 DOWNEY Ella (McCloud) 53 Clara B. (Forrer) 172 Henry Clay 53 Neil F. 172 Lewellyn Glenn 53 P. S. 172 Lewellyn J. 53 DUDLEY L. Joseph 53 Ernest 181 Mary Emma (Revercomb) 53 Margaret 181 Sherman Miles 53 Mary Virginia 181 Walter S. 53 Richard 181 COSBY Robert H. 181 Alberta (Williams) 176 DUNCAN Belle Cohoke 176 Sarah E. 67 68 Corrie Leavell 176 DUNLOP Elizabeth Frances 176 Anne Semple 178 Gertrude 177 Charles Harmon 178 Grace Garland 176 Claire Salome 178 Jane Anson (Leavell) 176 Daniel Forrer 177 Lola (Stokes or Folkes) 177 Daniel Forrer, II 177 Lorena Nelson 176 Helen Forrer 178 Mary Catherine (Forrer) 176 Lela Lanier (Hawkins) 178 Olive Leavell 176 Mary Elizabeth 177 Ora Lee 176 Mildred 178 Oscar Garland 176 Regina Virginia 178 Oscar Garland, Jr. 176 Robert Bailey 177 178 Oscar Garland, III 176 Roberta Bailey 178 Robert 177 Salome (Forrer) 177 Walter 177 Virginia Buckner (Semple) 177 Walter Nelson 177 William 178 COWGER DYCHE Bettie Vernon (Kerr) 55 Albert Fresco 183 186 Grace G. 55 Hannah Belle (Liggett) 183 186 Harry 55 0. w. 186 J. Lee 55 May C. 55 EARLEY Paul 55 Maude 55 Valley V. 55 EASON CRAIG Anna 212 Matilda 61 Elizabeth (--) 212 CHRISTAL James M. 212 Elizabeth ("Bessie") 68 EBERSOLE CURTIS Catherine 168 170 Lois 204 Christian 169 170 Emmanuel 170 DALE Hannah 170 Donald 64 Magdalene 170 Elsie May (Burner) 64 Mary(-) 171 Richard 64 Susannah 170 Robert 64 ECKMAN Thomas Leo 64 Elizabeth (--) 45 DEAL PeLer 45 Louella Gertrude 65 EDGE DE GRAVE Frances Elizabeth 175 Gesina 178 ELGIN DEITRICK Catherine Lewis (Smith) 193 Katherine 58 Eliza Rebecca 193 DE LA MATER S. Gustavius 193 Margaret Moss (Forrer) 180 ELLIS Robert Griffin 180 181 Edward Fenwick 114 William Dean 180 Eleanor Louise (Nagel) 114 DEYERLE Elizabeth Forrer 114 234 CHRISTIAN FORRER THE CLOCKMAKER ELus-Continued Alfred Mercie, III 178 Elizabeth Forrer (Parrott) 107 113 115 122 Alfred Miller 178 Esther Foote 203 Claire Salome (Dunlop) 178 Esther Foote (Brooking) 203 Edna Virginia (Rantenberg) Funk 178 Josiah R. 203 Harrison 178 Margaret (Winship) 114 Margaret (Miller) 178 Martha Frances (Yallen) 114 FUNKHOUSER Mary Archer 203 Catherine 61 Nancy Brooks 114 Robert Wills 114 GAINES Roger Sheffield 114 Edmund 193 Samuel 113 114 Tabitha (--)193 Samuel Eugene 114 GANDER Sarah Howard 114 Rebecca 62 ENGEL GARDNER Anna 17813 Albert Forrer 21 34 162 163 ERISMAN Albert Shepherd 162 Elizabeth (Kendrick): Forrer 27-30 35 47 Albert Shepherd, Jr. 162 Jacob 21 27 28 38 46 ·- Anna 162 ESHELMAN Anna (Forrer) 162 163 Jacob 46 Annette 162 EVERSOLE Ella 162 John 189 Isaac 162 163 Maria 187 Kate Clayton (Shepherd) 162 Mariah 189 Lila (Stinson) 162 Mary Elizabeth 162 FARMER GARDON Anna (Brubacher) 75 Rosa Bell 63 Lavinia Walker 75 GATEWOOD Warren 75 Elizabeth 60 FAUVER Emma 60 -59 George 60 Hattie Gertrude (Womeldorf) 59 Jane (Kendrick) 59 Joseph M. 59 Martha Belle 47 60 FIREBAUGH Wright 47 59 Annie (Hernsberger) 189 GINGRICH Florence 189 Mary 82 FITZGERALD Kancy 82 Natalie (Clunet) 116 GOODE Roy G. 116 Josephine (Chapman) 202 Roy G., Jr. 116 Sarah Elizabeth 202 Roy Gerald, III 116 Samuel Wyeth 202 FLINT GooDLIVE Abigail 109 Georgia 68 FOOTE GRAFF Esther 196 Jacob 46 FRAMES GRAVES Donald 177 Claud Biedler 65 John 176 Eva Catherine (Kendrick) 65 Kenneth 177 Mildred Catherine 65 Mabel 177 GROFF Mary Ora 177 Alice 76 FRANTZ GROVE Adria A. (Brubaker) 52 Elsie B. 172 Arthena Isabelle 52 Jesse B. 172 Benjamin A. 52 JesseB.,Jr.172 Charles F. 52 Mabel T. (Forrer) 172 Mary Ann (--) 52 Roy Leedy 52 HAIGHT Virgie 52 Laura 70 FREEMAN HALL George Pierce 178 Evaline 69 Roberta Bailey (Dunlop) 178 RANSLER FUNK Lydia M. (Shott) 78 Alfred Mercle, II 178 Oscar 78 INDEX OF NAMES OTHER THAN FORRER 235 HARMON Emma 80 Charles 164 HOSTETTER Charles Pascoe 181 Elizabeth Newcomer (Stehman) 75 Elizabeth 164 John Eby 75 Elizabeth Charles 182 Mary Stehman 75 Elizabeth Keneagy (Forrer) 181 HOTTEL Samuel 164 Barbara Anne (Stover) 171 HARRISON Jacob, Jr. 171 Bertha Helena (Pultz) 58 Sarah 171 W. B. 58 HOWARD HARSH Hannah (Hastings) 92 J. V. Harsh 124 Horton 92 105 153 Mary Frances 124 Sarah Hastings 92 105 152 HASTINGS HUBER Hannah 92 Elizabeth Buckwalter 75 HAWKINS Esther M. 79 Anna T. (Wint) 178 Fanny B. 75 Charles Kelson 178 John 75 Lela Lanier 178 Mary R. (Shott) 79 HECK William 79 Bettie A. (Beahm) 52 HUDGINS Ruth L. 52 Garland Cosby 176 S. A. 52 Grace Garland (Cosby) 176 Vera A. 52 Houlder 176 HEMENWAY Robert Scott 176 Cynthia 113 Robert Scott, Jr. 176 HENRY HUDNALL Alice 68 Elizabeth Forrer (Revercomb) 195 HENSON H.G.195 Louisa 54 HUGHS HERNSBERGER Sara 195 Annie 189 HUMPHREYS HERRING Callie 171 Hildegarde 180 HUPP Thomas Griffing 180 Harrison 171 HERSHEY Sarah (Hottel) 171 Anna 74 HURD Barbara 75 Bettie F. (White) 60 Daniel 75 David 75 INGRAM Emanuel 75 Robertas 213 Jacob 74 Samuel 74 JAMES HINKIN Julia 213 Catherine Ann 205 JEFFRIES HITE Esther (Foote) 196 Betty Lee 65 James Eustace 196 HIXON Josephine M. 196 199-202 Charles Waldo 70 JOHNSON Daisy Lucile (Jones) 70 Alan Paul 176 Ernest William 70 Carrie Leavell 176 Harlan Jones 70 Forrer 176 Harriet Lucile 70 Garland 176 Ruth Elizabeth 70 Stuart S. 176 HODGE JOHNSTON J. w. 189 Hester S. 182 Orilla (Forrer) 189 Zackariah 182 HOFFER JONES Marv 84 85 Alice (Wymore) 69 Homn1rn Arleigh Berl 70 Geraldine 65 Bessie Frances Marguerite 69 HORST Carl Leo 69 Fannv 81 Charles Marion 69 Josep·h 81 Daisv Lucile 69 70 HORSTICK Elizabeth 79 236 CHRISTIAN FORRER THE CLOCKMAKER JoNEs-Continued James Raymond 65 Elizabeth Ann 172 Jane 47 59 Evaline (Hall) 69 Jesse William 66 Frances M. (Watkins) 69 John Daniel 66 Frank C. 70 John William 66 Henry Utz 69 Lelia Whitefield (Wenner) 64 Irma Elizabeth 69 Lizzie 61 Irma Hall 70 Loring Edward 65 Jane Elizabeth (Utz) 69 Louella Gertrude (Deal) 65 Katherine Ann 69 Mamie Ellen 66 Lloyd Marion 69 Martin 19 27 29 Lucy B. Forrer 172 Mary 18 19 29 59 60 61 Luella (Watkins) 69 Mary (-) 19 29 59 61 Mamie Pearl 69 Mary Catherine 62 Marian Ennis 70 Marydell Katherine 65 Marion 69 Mary Jane (Taylor) 64 N. 172 Mary Virginia 64 Robert E. Lee 69 Mattie 61 Theodore Price 69 Minnie B. 60 67 William Henry 69 Nellie Strickler (Spi tier) 65 Nina Blanche (Blanch) 60 67 KAFFERING Phoebe (Kay) 66 Mary 83 Raymond Lee 65 Phillip 83 Richard Ward 64 KAY Robert E. Lee 65 Phoebe 66 Rosa Bell (Gardon) 63 KEELER Samuel 59 61 Agnes 211 212 Thomas Jackson 63 KENDRICK Thomas Leo 65 -57 Thomas Taylor 65 Abraham 39 Timothy P. 46 48 59 60 61 67 Abram 59 88 Viola May (Steinberger) 66 Alice Catherine (Stickley) 66 William Benton 66 Allie Elizabeth 64 KENEAGY Anita Jane 65 Elizabeth 17 4 Annie Elizabeth 65 John 174 Barbara May 66 Mary(-) 174 Bettie Ellen 61 KENNEDY Bettie (Varner) 59 60 67 Charles Ward 83 Carl Samuel 64 George Charles 82 Catherine Forrer 59 67 G. Ward 82 Cletus Orville Lavestte 64 Laura Jane (Bowman) 82 Dorothy Vada 64 Ruth 82 Edgar William 65 KENNEY Elizabeth 18 19 27-29 67 Emily Leah (Renalds) 62 Elizabeth (--) 45 Myrtle Aleese 62 Elizabeth Caroline 59 67 Thelma Pauline 62 Elizabeth (Forrer) 59 88 147 Thomas Hite 62 Emily Ellis 67 Warren Page 62 Emily Jane (Brubaker) 59 61 KENNY Euphemia Bell 63 Nellie 190 Eva Catherine 65 KERR Fanny Belle 60 Alexander 56 Geraldine Elliott (Horning) 65 Alice 55 George W. 60 67 Alice D. (Bowler) 56 Gertie May 64 Annie (Brower) 55 Hannah Jane 65 Bettie Vernon 55 Harold J. 66 Blanche Imogene 56 Harold William 65 Carroll W. 56 Henry 18 19 29 38 Catherine 55 Henry, Jr. 19 29 Cornelia Catherine 56 Isabella 59 67 Dorothea 55 Iva Gertrude 65 Elizabeth 56 Iva Pearl 65 Elizabeth Isabel (Clarke) 56 James Oliver 65 Erma 55 INDEX OF NAMES OTHER THAN FORRER 237 KERR-Continued Anna 74 Floyd Nathaniel 55 Fanny 74 Grace (Perry) 55 George B. 74 Hannah (Thomas) 56 Jesse 74 Harriet Jane 56 John G. 74 Helen B. 56 Maria (Brubacher) 74 Henry 55 Susan E. 74 Herbert Nathaniel 55 KUENY! Homer 55 Emma 70 Isabel (Waddell) 56 Jacob Alexander 55 LAMB J. Alice (Bondurant) 55 Cletus Brubaker 63 James Nathaniel 56 J oyse Jean 63 Jane Patterson (Revercomb) 49 54 Mildred Charlene 63 John 55 Mildred Mary (Brubaker) 63 John Earley 55 Wanda Ann 63 John Samuel 55 LANE Lillian (Rhodes) 55 Elizabeth (Paxton) 58 Margaret Ann 56 Laura Hassie 58 Margaret (Chandler) 56 Mary A. 58 M. Gordon 55 Perry 58 Mary 55 LEAR Mary Elizabeth 55 Anne Maria (--) 172 Maude (Earley) 55 LEAVELL Nathaniel 49 54 Corrie Leavell (Johnson) 176 Samuel R. 55 Jane Anson 176 Sara Frances 56 Leonard 176 Vincent Brown 56 LECKY Walter 55 Margaret (Dudley) 181 Walter Lee 55 LEGLER William Frank 55 Clara 116 William Plummer 56 LEIBIG William T. 55 -78 Zackary Taylor 56 Bertha Mary (Shott) 78 KILHEFFER - (Shenk) 76 LENTZ John 76 George 84 Mattie (Brubacher) 76 Katherine 84 85 Willis Shenk 76 Lydia (Light) 84 KING LIDSTONE David 75 Amanda Melvina (Utz) 68 Franey (Brubacher) 75 Thomas 68 Mary 75 LIGGETr Samuel 75 Catharine Elizabeth 183 186 Seright 75 Charles Harmon 183 186 KIRK Elizabeth Hannah (Forrer) 182 183 Earl Dane 186 Hannah Belle 183 186 George Lemuel 186 Harry Glen 186 Lawrence Burdette 186 Jacob Forrer 184 185 L. S. 186 Joseph Lemuel 182 183 Mary Susan (Liggett) 183 186 Joseph Lemuel, Jr. 183 186 KIRKPATRICK Mary Susan 183 186 Elizabeth 58 Minnie (Baker) 186 KIRTLEY Rose (Barton) 186 Ada E. Carpenter 70 William Henry 183 186 S. B. 70 LIGHT KRADY Ellen Shannon 116 -- (Stoner) 76 George 116 D. Stoner 76 Henrietta Parrott 116 Elva M. 76 Henrietta Parrott (Clunet) 116 Frances Z. (Miller) 76 Lydia 84 John 76 Maria 82 John Huber 76 Robert A. Ferguson 116 Wilson Stoner 76 LINEWEAVER KRALL Annie Margaret 189 238 CHRISTIAN FORRER THE CLOCKMAKER LINKENHOKER A. W. 212 Cary 53 Jennie Sophia 210 Emma Patterson 54 McLAUGHLIN Jane (Watkins) 53 Jessie 71 John A. 53 McMORRAN Maud Blanche 54 Elizabeth M. 57 Olivia Janette 54 McWILLIAMS , Robert Forrer 54 Elizabeth May 66 Sarah Spurgeon (Revercomb) 53 Gerald Ward 66 Low Leroy Gerald 66 Lois (Curtis) 204 Mamie Ellen (Kendrick) 66 Rosamond Curtis 204 MEADOR William G. 204 Alice Virginia 50 Charles Aubrey 50 MARGERUM Charles Bascomb 50 Mirriam Woodrow 54 Charles J. 50 MARK Clifford Chastine 50 Catherine (Forrer) 72 77 Dolly A. (Meador) 50 John Jacob 72 77 Elizabeth B. 50 MARS Elizabeth (Boaz) 50 Betty Ann 80 John 50 Catherine Elizabeth 80 Leora Beatrice 50 Charles William 80 Leora Estus 50 Helen Margaret 80 Max Edward 50 John Joseph 80 M.J. (-) 50 Libbie (Shott) 80 0. Perry 50 Martin 80 Sarah J. (Brubaker) 50 51 Martin James 80 Sarah P. 50 Mary Emma80 William Bruce 50 Thomas Coyle 80 MEANS MASONERY -57 Ruth Kendrick (Brubaker) 66 Ardell L. 57 William Marshall 66 Lulu R. (Mitchell) 57 MASSIE MEDBERRY Helen 195 Caroline (Mills) Forrer 161 MATI'HIESSEN Nathaniel 161 Marie 204 MENTINK MAUCK Aszelie Gertrude 177 Alvin Olen 66 John Albert 177 Arthur Olen 66 Minnie May (Churchill) 177 Barbara Ann 66 MERRYMAN Gladys Mary (Brubaker) 66 Adrian 135 Harold Samuel 66 Joan 135 Lois Rebecca 66 Mary Ogden (Harvey) 135 Melverine May 66 Mary Willets (Wright) 135 Naomi Charlotte 66 Michael Willets 135 Sarah Elizabeth 63 Nicholas Bosley 135 McCARTY Nicholas Bosley, III 135 Lulu 82 Norman Darrell 135 McCLOUD Richard 135 Ella .",3 Sidney Ravelly 135 McCLURE METCALF Fanny Belle (Varner) 61 -74 Joseph 61 Anna (Krall) 74 McCRORY MEYER Luella 203 Ernest 71 McCuTCHAN Virginia (Watkins) 71 Elizabeth Lynn (Paxton) 57 MICHAEL Elizabeth (Kirkpatrick) 58 John H. 78 Isabella C. 57 MILLER James 58 Christian 1 30 John B. 57 Christina (--) 1 30 McDONALD Frances Z. 76 Bessie 54 Margaret 178 McKIM Martha 77 78 INDEX OF NAMES OTHER THAN FORRER 239 MILLER-Continued Mary T. 79 Susan (--) 53 NEFF MILLS Jessie Verna (Utz) 69 Caroline 161 s. B. 69 Virginia 161 NEIDIG MITCHELL Abraham 87 Claude J. 57 Elizabeth 87 Dean C. 57 Elizabeth (-) 87 Eliza A. 60 NEWMAN Fannie J. 60 Herbert 205 Florence E. (--) 57 Herbert Stanley 205 Harry R. 57 Mary Eustace (Chapman) 205 John C. 57 NISSLEY John W. 60 Anna (Hostetter) 74 Laura J. (Varner) 57 NoECHER Lulu R. 57 Anna 72 Orestes D. 57 NUCKOLS MITCHILL Katherine (Roberts) 58 Catharine 135 Silas Henry 58 Sarah Bruen (Wright) 134 Willetta 58 Singleton Burdette 134 Singleton P. 135 0ELMAN Warren Latham 135 Bradford Coolidge 125 MODISETT Robert Schantz 125 Charles Morgan 63 Walter W. 125 Euphemia Bell (Kendrick) 63 OHMER George Washington 63 Clara (Legler) 116 Mary Emily 63 Edward G. 116 MoNTFALCONE Mary Barlow 116 Emanuel 176 Grace X elson 176 PARROTT Leavell 176 Cynthia 113 Lorena Kelson (Cosby) 176 Cynthia (Hemenway) 113 MooMAN Edward Peirce 112 Joel 192 Edwin A. 108 109 111 Salome (Forrer) 192 Elizabeth Forrer 107 113 MooRE Frances 107 108 113 114 115 Hester S. (Johnston) 182 Henrietta Edward (Peirce) 26 106 107 108 Jane Catherine (Utz) 68 111 Shepperd S. 182 Henry Eugene 106-113 115 William 68 John Ennalds 107 112 113 MORRISON John Ennalds, Jr. 113 Blanche Imogene (Kerr) 56 Marianna 115 Dorothy 126 Mary Barlow (Ohmer) 116 Dorothy Howard (Peirce) 124 126 Mary Edward 116 Edward 56 Roger Sheffield 107 111 113 115-117 Elliott Peirce 126 Samuel Forrer 113 Esther Louise 86 Sarah (Sullivan) 109 115 Harley 126 Sophie Adele (Reynolds) 112 113 Horace 56 Thomas 109 115 James 56 Thomas Eugene 122 Keith W. 86 Virginia Sheffield 122 Keith W., Jr. 86 PATTEN Mary Frances 126 Philip Keneth Major 204 Mary Jane (Bowman) 86 PATTERSON Robert A. John 126 Jane 47 48 Robert Alexander Johnson 126 Robert 48 William Plummer 56 PAXTON MUMFORD Alexander 57 Charles W. 172 Earle Kerr 56 Nettie Louise (Forrer) 172 Elizabeth 58 Elizabeth Lynn 57 NAGEL Katherine (Deitrick) 58 Eleanor Louise 114 Samuel W. 56 NAPP Sara Frances (Kerr) 56 240 CHRISTIAN FORRER THE CLOCKMAKER P .AXTON-Continued Laura Hassie (Lane) 58 Walter A. 56 Laura Shaner (Ramsey) 58 PECK Lillie Freeman 58 Elizabeth 202 Lloyd Russell McCutchan 58 Julius 202 Mary A. (Lane) 58 Martha (Wolley) 202 Mary Catherine (Revercomb) 50 57 PEIRCE Mary Eliza 59 Dorothy Howard 126 Mary Katherine 59 Edward Davies 122 Rebecca Isabell 58 Elizabeth Forrer 107 122 123 125 140 Susan (--) Miller 53 Elizabeth Hannah (Forrer) 105-108 115 124 Walter McCutchan 58 Henrietta Edward 106 107 Wilda B. (Ritchie) 58 Howard Forrer 108 126-129 Willetta (Nuckols) 58 Isaac 106 115 Zaila Belle 58 Jeremiah Hunt 105-108 115 124 136 138 John Elliott 107 122 124 140 RAMEY John Elliott, Jr. 124 126 Amos Leo 64 Joseph 106 108 124 Beulah Bell (Vaughn) 64 Mary Forrer 123 126 Carl William 64 Mary (Forrer) 136-140 143 Edgar Cecil 64 Mary Frances 124 125 Edgar Vernon 64 Mary Frances (Harsh) 124 Gertie May (Kendrick) 64 Samuel 106 Janice Odell 64 Sarah Howard 107 122 140 Theodore Vernon 64 Virginia 125 Sarah Louise (Poun) 64 PENDLETON V enie Gertrude 64 Cary Verdier 203 V ergil Thomas 64 Elizabeth Forrer (Chapman) 203 RAMP Elizabeth Randolph 203 George Drawbaugher 178 Henrietta Gryms (Randolph) 203 Roberta Bailey (Dunlop) Freeman 178 Josephine Chapman 203 RAMSEY Robert Randolph 203 John 58 William H. 203 Laura Shaner 58 William Henry Chapman 203 Rebecca (Shaner) 58 William H.K. 203 RANDOLPH PENINGTON Henrietta Gryms 203 George 54 RANKIN Martha Ann (Revercomb) 54 Ada Jean 210 0. H. 54 Emmett 210 PERRY Emmett Chapman 210 Grace 55 Mary Elizabeth (Chapman) 210 212 PETERS RANTENBERG Rosa 79 Charles 178 PETTUS Edna Virginia 178 Eliza 202 Gesina (De Grave) 178 PICKARD RATHJEN Reba Ray 63 George Frederick 79 PIERCE Miriam R. (Shott) 79 Mary Forrer 27 REDMAN PouN Dorcas B. 81 Sarah Louise 64 REID PULTZ Frances Ellington 172 Albert Plummer 58 Reuben D. 172 Bertha Helena 58 RENALDS Byron Deement 58 Annie Berry 61 Claude Henry 58 Bettie Ellen (Kendrick) 61 David 50 57 Bettie Estelle 62 David Carlyle 59 Bettie Lou 62 David Revercomb 49 58 Catherine (Funkhouser) 61 Eugenia Katheryn 58 Charles Otha 62 Ferdinand Abraham 57 Delva Elizabeth (Slaughter) 62 Ferdinand Vaughn 58 Doris Mae Rand 62 Frederick Dickinson 58 Emily Leah 62 Herbert McCutchan 58 Ernestine 61 Isabella C. (McCutchan) 57 Grover Stephen 62 INDEX OF NAMES OTHER THAN FORRER 241 RENALDs-Continued John H. 79 Grover Stephen, Jr. 62 John S. 79 John Waldo 61 RIFFEY Juette Osborn 61 Maggloir 51 Lauretta 61 RITCHIE Leroy Osbourn 62 Bettie Ann 190 Loulla Gertrude 62 Frederick Henry 190 Marvin Wolford 61 Mary Katherine (Forrer) 190 Matilda (Craig) 61 Wilda B. 58 Nan (Thompson) 62 RissoR Otha Dyche 62 Annie 82 Roberta Rosebud Rand 62 RoAD Robert Roy 62 Ann 46 Walter Wayland 61 Michael 46 William Henry 62 ROBERTS Wylie Waldo 61 Edna Ingram 213 REVERCOMB Katherine 58 Anna 195 Robertas (Ingram) 213 Edmond Gaines 195 W. T. 213 Elizabeth 49 50 195 ROEBUCK Elizabeth Forrer 195 Ellen 82 Elizabeth Forrer (Chapman) 195 ROGERS Elizabeth Jane 54 Claudia Marshall Willis (Chapman) 204 Elizabeth (Young) 195 Hugo Wood 204 Eugene Keneth 53 RoLLSTON Frances Caroline 50 56 Ellen 210 G. Elgin 195 ROLSTON George 195 Catherine Eversole (Forrer) 188 George Bolar 195 Charles Hopkins 188 189 Harlin Keith 53 D. Hinton 188 Helen (Massie) 195 David Robert 189 Henry Forrer 49 53 Evalyne Maria 189 Henry George 54 Henry Forrer 188 Horace 195 James Howard 189 Horace, Jr. 195 Russell Eversole 189 Jacob 49 50 57 Susan Anderson 189 Jacob Bartlett 53 RossER Jane Patterson 49 54 Olive Elva 63 Jesse Bolden 53 ROTHGEB Julia 195 Alice Elizabeth (Burner) 64 Katherine (Thompson) 195 Etta 64 Lena Belle (Dorsey) 53 Marvin Lee 64 Loris Thomas 53 Valley June 64 Martha Ann 54 RUFFNER Mary Catherine 50 57 Annie Elizabeth (Kendrick) 65 Mary Emma 53 Betty Lee (Hite) 65 Mary (Forrer) 49 Lester L. 65 Paul Houston 195 Malcolm Earl 65 Roxie (Wells) 53 Nancy Lee 65 Sara (Hughs) 195 Robert Bedinger 65 Sarah Ann J. (Thompson) 53 RUMBLE Sarah Spurgeon 53 Carolyn 53 William Chapman 195 RUNKEL William Chapman, Jr. 195 Louise 82 REYNOLDS RUTH Lucius Delmar 112 John 86 Sophie Adele 112 113 Mary Louise 86 RHODES Matilda (Bowman) 86 Lillian 55 Matilda Jane 86 RHYMAN Richard Bowman 86 Catherine (--) 52 RYAN Samuel 52 Bessie 53 Viola 52 RICHARD SACKETT Esther M. (Huber) 79 Nellie (Kenny) 190 242 CHRISTIAN FORRER THE CLOCKMAKER SAMPSON Christiana (Forrer) 72 77 Agnes Gordon 203 Christina Mary 78 Alice Brooking 203 Christina Priscilla 77 Esther Foote 203 Christine 79 Josephine Jeffries 203 Clarence Herbert 78 Josephine Semple (Brooking) 202 Clifford P. 79 Mary Eustace 203 Cyrus 77 Thomas Gordon 202 Cyrus Washington 78 Thomas Ritchie 203 Dame! Forrer 78 79 SAWHILL Dorcas B. (Redman) 81 Amelia Russell 136 Ed A. 78 SAWTELLE Edward Atkins 79 Clunet 116 Edwin Griffith 78 Edmund Rossiter 116 Elizabeth (Jones) 79 Edmund Rossiter, Jr. 116 Elizabeth (Seigrist) 78 Mary Edward (Clunet) 116 Emily R. 81 SCHRADER Emma 81 Bessie Frances Marguerite (Jones) 69 Emma (Horstick) 80 0. s. 69 Emma Minerva 78 ScoTT Franklin 79 Claudia Marshall (Willis) 204 George 72 77 81 Ellen Richie 203 Gilbert S. 81 William Wallace 204 Henry (Heinrich) Forrer 77 78 79 SECRIST Hester E. 79 -77 Isaac 77 80 SEIGRIST Israel A. 80 Anna Rachel 76 Jack 81 Annie (Shreiner) 76 Jane(--) 80 Clarence Shreiner 76 Jean Louise 81 Elizabeth 78 John (Johannes) 77 80 Jay Clarence 76 John Erling 78 John 76 John Miller 78 Mattie (Stauffer) 76 Julia (Ward) 80 SEMPLE Katie Elmira 78 James 177 Libbie 80 Virginia Buckner 177 Lydia 77 SEYMOUR Lydia M. 78 Mary 68 Mabel Louise 81 SHAAK Martha 79 Lydia 83 Martha Ida 78 Mabel Louise (Shott) 81 Martha Mary 79 Mary Alice 86 Martha (Miller) 77 78 Mary (Kaffering) 83 Martin 81 Robert S. 81 Mary 81 Rudolph 83 Mary (Albright) 77 80 SHANER Mary R. 79 Rebecca 58 Mary T. (Napp) 79 SHANNON Miriam R. 79 Mary 116 Paul W. 78 80 SHAW Rebecca (Atkins) 77 79 Katherine Ann (Jones) 69 Rebecca (Stine) 80 Samuel B. 69 Robert 81 SHEPHERD Rosa E. 78 Kate Clayton 162 Rosa (Peters) 79 SHOTT Sarah 77 -- (Secrist) 77 80 Stella A. 80 Aaron 80 Thomas 78 Albert 78 Thomas Henry 79 Alfred Nelson 80 Thomas Hilberry 79 Alvesta (Strickler) 79 Virgie 79 Amelia 78 William Ira 78 Amelia (Trieste) 78 William Miller 79 Bertha Mary 78 SHOWALTER Carrie (Weiderhold) 81 David 187 Charlotte E. 79 Maria 187 INDEX OF NAMES OTHER THAN FORRER 243 SHOWALTER-Continued Mary Lewis (Chapman) 196 Maria (Eversole) 187 Samuel Chapman 196 SKINXELL STEWART Calpernia C. (Brubaker) 51 Anne 86 Cyril James 51 Minnie 189 Dean E.W. 51 STICKLEY Elizabeth A. (--) 51 Alice Catherine 66 Frank Vernon 51 STINE George E. 51 Rebecca 80 James A. 51 STINSON Lizzie Lee 51 Lila 162 Mary Susan (Ball) 51 STOVER Myrtie Lucile 51 Archie Edward 66 Paul William 51 Archie Edward, Jr. 66 Rosella (Wrightsman) 51 Barbara Anne 171 Sythia Calpernia 51 Glenna Hudson (Brubaker) 66 Vernon Orin 51 STRAUB William A. 51 Emery Carlyle 59 SLAUGHTER Harry Percy 59 Delva Elizabeth 62 James Daniel 59 SMITH Mary Carlyle (Womeldorf) 59 -74 Mary Frances 59 Annie 83 STRETCH Barbara 72 Anne 74 Catherine Lewis 193 Joseph B. 74 Gladys 85 Mary J. (Krall) 74 John 72 William G. 7 4 Magdalena (Brubacher) Strickler 75 STRICKLER Peter 75 Alvesta 79 Susan E. (Krall) 74 Benjamin 46 SOULE Christian 46 Tillie 84 Daniel 46 SPAHR David 46 Catherine (Brubacher) 75 Magdalena (Brubacher) 75 Daniel 75 Mary 46 George 75 Thomas 75 Isaac 75 Virginia Elizabeth 62 John 75 SULLIVAN Maria 75 Sarah 109 115 SPENCER James 176 TAYLOR Minnie B. (Bargamin) 176 Mary Jane 64 SPITLER TERWILLIGER Kellie Strickler 65 Leora Estus (Meador) 50 STAUFFER Lewis 50 Abram 76 Salome E. 50 Anna 76 THOMAS Anna (Brubacher) 75 Hannah 56 Benjamin 75 THOMPSON Lizzie 75 Bartlett 53 Mabel Groff (Baer) 76 Katherine 195 Mary 76 Matilda (--) 53 Mattie 76 Nan62 Peter Landis 75 Sarah Ann J. 53 Sara (Burkholder) 75 TOLLEY Sarah 76 B. C. 58 STEHMAN Helen Elizabeth 58 Elizabeth N"ewcomer 75 Lillie Freeman (Pultz):58 STEINBERGER TOMPKIES Viola May 66 Edge Allen 178 STEPHENSOX Mary Douglas 178 George A. 196 Regina (Forrer) 178 George A., Jr. 196 TREVY Margaret V. 196 J.M. 181 Mary Chapman 196 Mary Virginia (Dudley) 181 244 CHRISTIAX FORRER THE CLOCK'.\IAKER TRIEST \Y.rnnELL Amelia 78 Isabel 56 \VALTOc, l:TZ Frances Ellington (Reid) 172 Alice (Henrv) 68 Kate (Forrer) 172 173 Alice Ruth 68 Miriam 172 Amanda Melvina GS Samuel Anderson 172 Ann 67 70 Samuel Lynnwood 172 Annie Smith 68 Samuel Lynnwood, Jr. 172 Benjamin Bartlett 68 ""ARD Carson Cornelius 68 Julin 80 Dorothv Ann 68 '\\TAS~!OTH Edward Charles 68 Marie 213 Elizabeth (Christal) 68 \\'ATKIXS Fayette Ma.rion 68 Attn(--) 70 Frederick Raymond 68 Ann (Ctz) 67 70 Georgia (Goodlive) 68 Dorothv 71 Henry 67 Fnmces l\1. G9 Jane Catherine 68 George Curtis 70 Jane Catherine (Forrer) 48 67 Harvey Hay 70 Jane Elizabeth 67 69 James 71 Jessie Verna 69 Jane 53 John Arthur 68 J. F. 67 70 John Gooding 68 Jessie (:\icLaughlin) 71 John Henry 67 68 ,Jewell Blaine 70 Lawrence Lee 68 Laura (Hrright) 70 Mary Catherine 67 70 Luella 69 Mary Elizabeth 68 Rav Clifford 71 Mary Ella 69 Ra,·mond 70 Mary (Seymour) 68 Viiginia 71 Nellie Wilhelmina 68 William Franklin 71 Robert E. Lee 68 WATSOX Emmeretta 213 Samuel Turner 68 7 Sarah Duncan 69 \\ EIDERHOLD Sarah E. (Duncan) 67 68 Carrie 81 Silas Bartlett 68 \\'ELLS Silas McMurry 68 Roxie 53 Virginia Dare 68 ";EXGER William Henry 68 Clayton Snavely 76 William Henry, Jr. 68 Eli 76 William Millard 68 Jav l\Ie!Yin 76 Susan (Snavelv) 76 \\'EXXER " VARNER Lelia Whitefield 6-! Adria E. 57 \VETHERELL Anna May 60 l\Iargaret Moss 180 Argolis Orestes 57 \ 1{HITE Bettie 59 60 67 Austin 60 Catherine Revercomb 57 Bettie F. 60 Daniel 56 Bettie (Varner) Kendrick 60 Elizabeth M. (McMorran) 57 Ruth 60 Ethel A. 57 Thomas 60 Fannie J. (Mitchell) 60 William 60 Florida M. 60 WHITMORE Fran~e_s Curoline (Revercomb) 50 56 Susan 182 J. Wilham 57 59 60 WrLKI!-."S0:-1 Laura J. 57 Elizabeth Forrer 114 Mary(--) 56 J.M. 114 Mary (Kendrick) 57 59 61 Marton H. 114 Robert Cadden 60 Sarah Howard (Ellis) 114 Stephen H. 50 56 60 WILLETS Thomas T. 60 Mary 133 Willinm 61 \VrLLHMS V.n:GHX ---57 Beulah Bell 6-! Alberta 176 INDEX OF X.urns OTHER THAN FORRER 245 W ILLr.nrs-Continued Annie Elirn 59 Bernice 57 Bruce D. 59 Ethel A. (Varner) 57 Clarence Hubert 59 WILLIS Daniel T. 59 Claudia Marshall 204 Hattie Gertrude 59 \VILSON Mary Carlyle 59 Aimee Lannay (Clunet) 116 Mary Eliza (Pultz) 59 Aszelie Gertrude (Mentink) 177 Wooo Bessie (McDonald) 54 Carolyn McKim (Chapman) 210 Bettie ,54 George Henry 124 125 Burt 54 John Wise 210 Channey 54 Peirce James 125 Clara V1rginiil 177 Thomas ,John 125 Eliznbeth Jane (Revercomb) 54 Virginia (Peirce) 124 125 Florence 54 WooDRIFF Gordon 51 John Irving 204 H:1nm1h Barrett 177 WRIGHT Helen Aimee 116 Alice 13-! 135 Henry 54 Aron 133 Howard H. 54 Frederic Willets 27 133 134 James Herbert 177 Frederic Willets, Jr. 135 John Henry ,'i1 Joan 135 John Woodrow 54 Kathleen 134 135 Lawrence Livingston 177 Mary Willets 134 135 L. Keith 116 Marv (Willets) 133 Louisa (Henson) 54 Michael Willets 135 Mary Elizabeth (Dunlop) 177 Sarah Bruen 134 l\fory Salome 177 Sarah Howard (Bruen) 27 133 110 l\Iirriam Woodrow (Margerum) 5-lc Sidney Ravelly 135 Xatalie Clunet 116 WRIGHTSMAN Robert 177 Anthony 51 Roberta Pauline 177 Maggloir (Riffey) 51 Woodrow 51 Rosella 51 7 ~ IXKLER WYMORE Louis H. 86 Alice 69 Louis H., Jr. 86 Matikb (Boger) 86 Theodore Boger 86 YALLE:S. WixsmP Martha Frances 114 Albert Wallace 111 YATES l\forgaret 114 Eva Mary 66 Wrxr YouxG Anna T. 17S Beatrice Elgin 196 ~~ISSLER Beatrice Elgin (Chapman) 196 Bertha E. 175 Elizabeth 195 ~T!nIER J. Wingfield 196 Christim1 (l\liller) 30 J. Wingfield, Jr. 196 Jacob 30 ~TOLFF ZIEGLER -so Gr:1ce ;\fayer 190 Helen Marg:1ret 80 ZIX:-! WOLLEY George 83 Martha 202 Mary Emma (Bowman) 83 WOMELDORF Sallie 83 -- (Shaner) 59 Sarah 82 Index of Towns and Places ARIZONA 108 Wichita 51 Phoenix 126 Willington 189 ARKANSAS KENTUCKY DeWitt 172 Louisville 109 CALIFORNIA Versailles 112 Long Beach 187 LOUISIANA San Francisco 193 195 205 Kew Orleans 176 COLORADO MAINE Denver 85 189 Wuscasset 205 Los Animas 183 MARYLAND CONNECTICUT Baltimore 115 133 134 169 170 172 Bristol 129 130 136 140 Cockeysville 133-135 Greenwich 201 204 205 Glenburnie 203 Ridgefield 204 205 Hagerstown 171 DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Ruxton 27 133 135 140 Washington 113 129 132 172 181 194 202 Washington Co. 169 171 203 209 212 MASSACHUSETTS FLORIDA Arlington 116 Barton 178 Cambridge 85 125 Sanibel Island 177 Medford 125 Tampa 177 178 Salem 109 GEORGIA Wellesley 135 Atlanta 141 177 198 202 205 206 208 212 MICHIGAN 181 Augusta 109 Detroit 172 173 Austell 213 MINNESOTA Cedartown 198 200 202 205 Minneapolis 132 136 140 Colquit Co. 178 MISSISSIPPI Decatur 140 142 Canton 162 Griffin 175 Yazoo City 17 34 162 Madison 212 213 MISSOURI Montgomery 177 Buchanan Co. 68 ILLINOIS Helena 57 60 70 Chicago 53 188 194 196 206 209 210 Kansas City 186 189 Silvis 66 King City 61 INDIANA Sparta 67 68 Attica 177 St. Joseph 67 Crawfordsville 53 54 Union Star 57 70 Evansville 100 NEW JERSEY Fort Wayne 99 Bloomfield 79 Garrett 126 Irvington 79 Kokomo 53 Jersey City 78 Lagoda 54 Newark 140 New Ross 53 Ovadell 80 Sullivan 53 Princeton 111115116140 IOWA KEW MEXICO 69 Valley Junction 183 NEW YORK Waterloo 207 210 Batavia 114 KANSAS Brooklyn 204 Abilene 186 Buffalo 111 113-115 123 140 213 Alma 185 Great Xeck 135 Belleville 186 Manhasset 134 Ellsworth 183 186 Kew York 69 80 114 116 134 140 Herington 182 183 185 186 189 I'< orthport 182 Hiawatha 69 Plandome 134 135 Manketo 69 McFarland 184 Port Washington 135 Minneapolis 186 Utica 114 Navarre 183 West Point 111 206 Olathe 50 NORTH CAROLINA Sawyer 50 51 Albemarle 177 Topeka 183 Bridgewater 180 INDEX OF TowNs AND PLACES 247 :NORTH CAROLINA-Continued Cumberland Co. 37-39 Greensboro 196 197 199 201 . 207 208 Dauphin Co. 21 31 33 37-41 44 92 96 142 211 Donegal Tsp. 31 Iredell Co. 206 Downington 134 Milton 197 East Downington 140 Raleigh 209 East Hempfield Tsp. 75 Reidsville 172 East Petersburg 76 Statesville 206 208 Elizabeth Tsp. 75 Winston-Salem 196 Fairview Tsp. 37 KORTH DAKOTA Fredericksburg 84 Larimore 136 Gettysburg 109 Omo Hamlin 85 Akron 78 85 Harrisburg 18 21 37 38 47 74 79 142 157 Bellefountain 52 Jonestown 85 86 Belmont Co. 92 LaFargeville 86 Butler Co. 162 Lampeter Tsp. 1 18 21 30 38 39 87 Cardington 105 Lancaster 1 2 3 28 38 74 145 151 Cincinnati 53 59 92 94 97 98 110 111 126 Lancaster Borough 38 40 127 129 131 132 150 152 158 Lancaster Co. 1 14 27 31 37 39 41-43 45 47 Clark Co. 52 72 75 76 87 166 171174 175 Cleveland 131 Lebanon 48 72 73 76-84 86 145 Columbus 99 139 142-144 153 155 156 158- Lebanon Co. 72 74 161 Lebanon Tsp. 41 Columbus Grove 189 190 Lititz 78 Concord 92 Louisburg 41 Dayton 15 26 48 52 87-89 92-96 98-100 105- Lower Allen 37 116 122-127 129-134 136 137 139-141 158 Lower Paxton Tsp. 31 40 41 161 162 193 Manheim Tsp. 76 Delaware 92 McJoy 76 Findby 125 McSherrytown 84 Fostoria 172 Mechanicsburg 74 Franklin 150 Mount Joy 167 Hamilton 146 Newberry Tsp. 18 21 23 31 32 37 38 41 43 Hamilton Co. 94 96 72 Marietta 106 203 N ewcumber!and 37 Massillon 124 ~ orthumberland Co. 27 Miami Co. 52 Palmyra 80 82 Middletown 54 158 159 161 162 Parker Ford 85 Millersport 189 Paxton Tsp. 38-40 Montgomery Co. 115 Philadelphia 21 47 76 78 91 Mt. Vernon 161 Pittsburgh 91 126 157 201 205 New Carlisle 52 Quentin (Old Bismark) 84 :North Hampton 52 Rapho. Tsp. 27 28 31 41 76 Oxford 109 Reams Station 175 Putnam Co. 190 Rexmont 72 Rex 52 Rohrerstown 76 Springboro 133-135 Ruffoe 42 Warren 162 Shawnee-on-Delaware 116 Zanesville 98 158 Shiremanstown 74 OKLAHOMA So. Lebanon Tsp. 83 Fort Sill 122 Strasburg Tsp. 31 38 39 42 174 Kingfisher 53 Sweetara Tsp. 41 OREGOX York 18 37 Boring 70 York Co. 18 19 21 29 32 33 37-39 41-43 72 Gresham 71 74 Hillsdale 67 70 RHODE ISLAND Portland Ei-lc 71 Providence 135 PENXSYLVANIA SOUTH CAROLINA Adams Co. 84 Blacksburg 190 Beaver 86 Cameron 177 Bethel Tsp. 84 Chester 194 Bismark 83 . Columbia 196 California 203 Orangeburg 177 Carlisle 178 Spnrtanburg 203 Cornwall 78 85 Williamston 177 248 CtlRISTL\.X FORRER THE CLOCKMAKER TEXXESSEE :Norfolk 206 Shiloh 110 Korth Garden 175 TEXAS Oak Park 182 Brownsville 67 Orange Co. 202 204 Dallas 67 Page Co. 36 47 168 171172 174 199 208 Dennison 186 Raphine 59 Galveston 178 Rappahannock Co. 208 VERMONT Remington 200 Burlington Ill Richmond 56 133 176 180 187 189 194 197 VIRGINIA 198 205 207-210 212 Albemarle Co. 175 182 Rileyville 171 Aldie 58 Roanoke 178 205 208 212 213 Alexandria 197 Roanoke Co. 49 52 Augusta Co. 49 174 175 177 182 187 Rockbridge Co. 56 Basic City 56 164 Rockingham Co. 58 187 Bedford City 53 Rushville 144 Bedford Co. 49 60 191 Salem 177 213 Bentonville 47 60 Shenandoah Co. 46 49 172 Berryville 172 Shenandoah Valley 35 36 41 96 142 152 Botetourt Co. 49 170 Somerset 205 Botetourt Springs 49 52 Spotsylvania 129 Buena Vista 56 Springfield 91 Buffalo Gap 180 Staunton 56 175 179 193 Camp Lee 135 Strasburg 171-173 Carrollton 161 Stuarts Draft 182 184 189 190-192 209 Churchville 190 Vanters 201 Clark Co. 172 203 Vinton 198 200 211 Covington 193-196 205 207 208 212 Warren Co. 4 7 60 Culpeper 157 Water's Edge 143 144 Danville 197 \Vest Rockingham 187 Dayton 172 Wickliffe 203 Delaplane 199 200 Winchester 90 158 180 198 Elkton 189 Woodstock 46 90 158 171 172 Fairfax 203 WASHI::s'GTON Fairfax Co. 193 194 Seattle 136 Fauquier 196 197 199 202 204 WEST VIRGINIA Ferrum 213 Circleville 92 Frankford 91 Hardy Co. 182 Franklin Co. 213 Harper's Ferry 180 Frederick Co. 47 Moorefield 173 Fredericksburg 198 :New Martinsville 203 Gordonsville 197-199 202 203 Parkersburg 179-181 Hamilton 55 Smithfield 91 Harrisburg 55 76 178 179 181 187 189 l'nion 92 Henry Co. 177 W ardenville 173 Howardsville 58 Wheeling 87-89 98 158 Jeffress 177 White Sulphur Springs 113 Lexington 56-59 Wisco:s;six Linden 207 208 Watertown 177 Loretta 200 Luray 34 47 48 61 67 87 88 143 146 155 156 158 161162164 168 171-173 180 193 194 OTHER COl'NTRIES 196-199 201 205-212 214 Madison 177 AusTRALIA Madison Co. 182 193 197 199 208 212 Charters Towers 210 Manassas 174 203 Melbourne 210 Milford 174 Sydney 210 Millwood 211 212 AUSTRIA Mossy Creek 13 164 174 178 180 181 Vienna 10 Mt. Clinton 188 CANADA Mt. Solon 56 187 Belleville, Ontario 113 Mt. Vernon 191 ENGLAND Mundelsville 166 Brookwood, Surrey 188 New Hope 189 Kent 203 Newton (Stephens City) 216 London 14 183 211 INDEX OF TOWNS AND PLACES 249 FRA:'\CE ScoTLAXD Paris 11 112 Leith 14 Srrvanlv 172 SWITZERLAND GER~HXY Berne 2 3 5 11 13 17 Munich 127 138 Biel 2 4 7 13 GREECE Brandis 4 Athens 122 Erguel 2 HOLLAXD Gottstadt 13 Cowes 14 15 Landshut 4 Rotterdam 14 15 Langnau 2-9 13 15 ITALY Mett 1 2 7-9 Florence 127 Morat 4 Krrples 4 122 Neuchatel 3 ,JAPAK Nidau 1-4 7 13 Xara 204 Signau 2 4 J\1."XCHl'KCO 204 St. Gallen 9 i\EW ZEAL."XD Thurgaru 11 Wellington 203 Toggenburg 9 PHILIPPI:\'E ISLANDS 106 117 Trachselwald 2 7 Manila 204 Winterthur 3 10 11 Prrtian 117-122 Zurich 11 12